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 information the sub-district code of Salcete Block (CD) is 05616. Total area of salcete taluka is 298 km² including 145.11 km² rural area and 153.05 km² urban area. Salcete taluka has a population of 2,94,464 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,12,464 while rural population is 82,000. Salcete has a sex ratio of approximately 1024 females for every 1,000 males. Salcete taluka has a population density of 988 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 71,717 houses in the sub-district, including 51,274 urban houses and 20,443 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.17% population of salcete taluka is literate, out of which 82.77% males and 77.64% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Adsulim Benaulim Salcete
2Ambelim Ambelim Salcete
3Aquem Aquem Baixo Salcete
4Assolna Assolna Salcete
5Benaulim Benaulim Salcete
6Betalbatim Betalbatim Salcete
7Calata Majorda Salcete
8Camurlim Camurlim Salcete
9Cana Benaulim Salcete
10Carmona Carmona Salcete
11Cavelossim Cavelossim Salcete
12Cavorim Chandor Cavorim Salcete
13Chandor Chandor Cavorim Salcete
14Chinchinim Chinchinim Deussa Salcete
15Colva Colva Salcete
16Curtorim Curtorim Salcete
17Davorlim Rumdamol Davorlim Salcete
18Deussua Chinchinim Deussa Salcete
19Dicarpale Davorlim Sirlim Salcete
20Dramapur Dramapur Salcete
21Duncolim Seraulim Salcete
22Gandaulim Colva Salcete
23Gonsua Betalbatim Salcete
24Guirdolim Guirdolim Salcete
25Loutulim Loutulim Salcete
26Macasana Macasana Salcete
27Majorda Majorda Salcete
28Mulem Paroda Salcete
29Nagoa Nagoa Salcete
30Navelim Navelim Bicholim Salcete
31Nuvem Nuvem Salcete
32Orlim Orlim Salcete
33Paroda Paroda Salcete
34Rachol Rachol Salcete
35Raia Raia Salcete
36Sao Jose De Areal St Jose De Areal Salcete
37Sarzora Sarzora Salcete
38Seraulim Seraulim Salcete
39Sernabatim Colva Salcete
40Sirlim Davorlim Sirlim Salcete
41Talaulim Telaulim Salcete
42Utorda Majorda Salcete
43Vanelim Colva Salcete
44Varca Varca Salcete
45Velim Velim Salcete
46Verna 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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Salcete Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
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