Calata

Calata is a village located in Salcete taluka of South Goa district in Goa, India. It is situated 10km away from Margao, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Calata village. As per 2009 stats, Majorda is the gram panchayat of Calata village.

Here you can discover what makes Calata unique in its vibrant Salcete-South Goa region. You’ll see Calata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Calata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Calata is 626891. The village spans a total geographical area of 165 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 403713. Salcete is nearest town to Calata village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Calata village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nuvem Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Calata

Population of Calata

According to the 2011 Census, Calata has a total population of about 1,739, with approximately 792 males and 947 females. The sex ratio is around 1195 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 185 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 18. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.24%, with male literacy at about 82.32% and female literacy near 76.66%. There are around 445 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Calata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Calata

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Calata. As per the 2011 stats, Calata had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Calata

Knowing the nearby villages of Calata helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Calata.

Frequently Asked Questions about Calata