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 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 Taluka'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

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
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.