Gandaulim

Gandaulim is a village located in Salcete taluka of South Goa district in Goa, India. It is situated 6km away from Margao, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gandaulim village. As per 2009 stats, Colva is the gram panchayat of Gandaulim village.

Here you can discover what makes Gandaulim unique in its vibrant Salcete-South Goa region. You’ll see Gandaulim’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 Gandaulim

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gandaulim is 626896. The village spans a total geographical area of 38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 403713. Salcete is nearest town to Gandaulim village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gandaulim 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 Benaulim 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 Gandaulim

Population of Gandaulim

According to the 2011 Census, Gandaulim has a total population of about 438, with approximately 223 males and 215 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 82.65%, with male literacy at about 83.41% and female literacy near 81.86%. There are around 114 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gandaulim's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gandaulim

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

Nearby Villages of Gandaulim

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gandaulim