Salcete
Salcete is a Town and Taluka in South Goa District of Goa. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Salcete Block (CD) is 05616. The total area of Salcete Taluka is 298 km², which includes 145.11 km² of rural area and 153.05 km² of urban area. Salcete has a sex ratio of approximately 1024 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Salcete Taluka
Salcete Taluka has a total of 46 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Salcete Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Adsulim | Benaulim | Salcete |
2 | Ambelim | Ambelim | Salcete |
3 | Aquem | Aquem Baixo | Salcete |
4 | Assolna | Assolna | Salcete |
5 | Benaulim | Benaulim | Salcete |
6 | Betalbatim | Betalbatim | Salcete |
7 | Calata | Majorda | Salcete |
8 | Camurlim | Camurlim | Salcete |
9 | Cana | Benaulim | Salcete |
10 | Carmona | Carmona | Salcete |
11 | Cavelossim | Cavelossim | Salcete |
12 | Cavorim | Chandor Cavorim | Salcete |
13 | Chandor | Chandor Cavorim | Salcete |
14 | Chinchinim | Chinchinim Deussa | Salcete |
15 | Colva | Colva | Salcete |
16 | Curtorim | Curtorim | Salcete |
17 | Davorlim | Rumdamol Davorlim | Salcete |
18 | Deussua | Chinchinim Deussa | Salcete |
19 | Dicarpale | Davorlim Sirlim | Salcete |
20 | Dramapur | Dramapur | Salcete |
21 | Duncolim | Seraulim | Salcete |
22 | Gandaulim | Colva | Salcete |
23 | Gonsua | Betalbatim | Salcete |
24 | Guirdolim | Guirdolim | Salcete |
25 | Loutulim | Loutulim | Salcete |
26 | Macasana | Macasana | Salcete |
27 | Majorda | Majorda | Salcete |
28 | Mulem | Paroda | Salcete |
29 | Nagoa | Nagoa | Salcete |
30 | Navelim | Navelim Bicholim | Salcete |
31 | Nuvem | Nuvem | Salcete |
32 | Orlim | Orlim | Salcete |
33 | Paroda | Paroda | Salcete |
34 | Rachol | Rachol | Salcete |
35 | Raia | Raia | Salcete |
36 | Sao Jose De Areal | St Jose De Areal | Salcete |
37 | Sarzora | Sarzora | Salcete |
38 | Seraulim | Seraulim | Salcete |
39 | Sernabatim | Colva | Salcete |
40 | Sirlim | Davorlim Sirlim | Salcete |
41 | Talaulim | Telaulim | Salcete |
42 | Utorda | Majorda | Salcete |
43 | Vanelim | Colva | Salcete |
44 | Varca | Varca | Salcete |
45 | Velim | Velim | Salcete |
46 | Verna | Verna | Salcete |
Population of Salcete Taluka
The population profile of Salcete Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Salcete Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,94,464 | 82,000 | 2,12,464 |
Male Population | 1,45,448 | 39,099 | 1,06,349 |
Female Population | 1,49,016 | 42,901 | 1,06,115 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,208 | 8,169 | 22,039 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,493 | 4,185 | 11,308 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,715 | 3,984 | 10,731 |
Literate Population | 2,36,082 | 65,538 | 1,70,544 |
Literate Male Population | 1,20,381 | 32,346 | 88,035 |
Literate Female Population | 1,15,701 | 33,192 | 82,509 |
Illiterate Population | 58,382 | 16,462 | 41,920 |
Illiterate Male Population | 25,067 | 6,753 | 18,314 |
Illiterate Female Population | 33,315 | 9,709 | 23,606 |
Total Households | 71,717 | 20,443 | 51,274 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Salcete Taluka is around 2,94,464 people. This includes 1,45,448 males and 1,49,016 females. Rural population is about 82,000 (39,099 males and 42,901 females), while urban population is nearly 2,12,464 (1,06,349 males and 1,06,115 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 30,208 of the population, with 15,493 boys and 14,715 girls. Rural areas have 8,169 children, and urban areas have about 22,039 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,36,082 literate people in Salcete Taluka, including 1,20,381 literate males and 1,15,701 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 65,538 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,70,544 people.
- About 58,382 people in Salcete Taluka are not literate, including 25,067 males and 33,315 females. Rural areas include 16,462 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 41,920 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 71,717 households, with 20,443 in villages and 51,274 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Salcete Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 3,443 | 557 | 2,886 |
SC Male Population | 1,701 | 274 | 1,427 |
SC Female Population | 1,742 | 283 | 1,459 |
Total ST Population | 32,562 | 9,631 | 22,931 |
ST Male Population | 15,307 | 4,483 | 10,824 |
ST Female Population | 17,255 | 5,148 | 12,107 |
Population Density | 988 / km² | 565 / km² | 1,388 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Salcete Taluka is approximately 3,443 people, including 1,701 males and 1,742 females. Around 557 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,886 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Salcete Taluka is about 32,562 people, including 15,307 males and 17,255 females. Around 9,631 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 22,931 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 988 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 565 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,388 people per sq. km.