Sanguem

Sanguem 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 Sanguem Block (CD) is 05618. The total area of Sanguem Taluka is 888 km², which includes 875.38 km² of rural area and 13.06 km² of urban area. Sanguem has a sex ratio of approximately 996 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Sanguem Taluka

Sanguem Taluka has a total of 52 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 Sanguem Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aglote Sancordem Sanguem
2Antoriem Sanvordem Sanguem
3Bandoli Kirlapal Dabhal Sanguem
4Bati Bhati Sanguem
5Boma Kalay Kalem Sanguem
6Calem Kalay Kalem Sanguem
7Camarconda Kirlapal Dabhal Sanguem
8Caranzol Colem Sanguem
9Codli Kirlapal Dabhal Sanguem
10Colem Colem Sanguem
11Colomba Rivona Sanguem
12Comproi Sanvordem Sanguem
13Coranginim Sanvordem Sanguem
14Cormonem Kirlapal Dabhal Sanguem
15Costi Kalay Kalem Sanguem
16Cotarli Uguem Sanguem
17Cumbari Bhati Sanguem
18Curdi Curdi Sanguem
19Curpem Curdi Sanguem
20Darbandora Dharbandora Sanguem
21Dongor Bhati Sanguem
22Dongurli Kalay Kalem Sanguem
23Dudal Kalay Kalem Sanguem
24Maulinguem Kalay Kalem Sanguem
25Moissal Kirlapal Dabhal Sanguem
26Molem Mollem Sanguem
27Muguli Uguem Sanguem
28Naiquinim Bhati Sanguem
29Netorli Neturlim Sanguem
30Nundem Neturlim Sanguem
31Oxel Kalay Kalem Sanguem
32Patiem Uguem Sanguem
33Piliem Dharbandora Sanguem
34Porteem Curdi Sanguem
35Potrem Bhati Sanguem
36Rivona Rivona Sanguem
37Rumbrem Sanvordem Sanguem
38Salauli Uguem Sanguem
39Sancordem Sancordem Sanguem
40Sangod Mollem Sanguem
41Santona Sanvordem Sanguem
42Sanvordem Sanvordem Sanguem
43Sigao Colem Sanguem
44Sigonem Bhati Sanguem
45Sonauli Colem Sanguem
46Surla Sancordem Sanguem
47Tudou Bhati Sanguem
48Uguem Uguem Sanguem
49Verlem Neturlim Sanguem
50Vichundrem Neturlim Sanguem
51Viliena Bhati Sanguem
52Xelpem Uguem Sanguem

Population of Sanguem Taluka

The population profile of Sanguem 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 Sanguem 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 65,147 53,600 11,547
Male Population 32,623 26,909 5,714
Female Population 32,524 26,691 5,833
Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,050 5,752 1,298
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,551 2,916 635
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,499 2,836 663
Literate Population 48,468 39,515 8,953
Literate Male Population 26,048 21,389 4,659
Literate Female Population 22,420 18,126 4,294
Illiterate Population 16,679 14,085 2,594
Illiterate Male Population 6,575 5,520 1,055
Illiterate Female Population 10,104 8,565 1,539
Total Households 15,068 12,336 2,732

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Sanguem Taluka is around 65,147 people. This includes 32,623 males and 32,524 females. Rural population is about 53,600 (26,909 males and 26,691 females), while urban population is nearly 11,547 (5,714 males and 5,833 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,050 of the population, with 3,551 boys and 3,499 girls. Rural areas have 5,752 children, and urban areas have about 1,298 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 48,468 literate people in Sanguem Taluka, including 26,048 literate males and 22,420 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 39,515 individuals and urban literacy covers around 8,953 people.
  • About 16,679 people in Sanguem Taluka are not literate, including 6,575 males and 10,104 females. Rural areas include 14,085 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,594 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 15,068 households, with 12,336 in villages and 2,732 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sanguem 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 730 517 213
SC Male Population 358 253 105
SC Female Population 372 264 108
Total ST Population 14,290 13,863 427
ST Male Population 6,993 6,779 214
ST Female Population 7,297 7,084 213
Population Density 73 / km² 61 / km² 884 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sanguem Taluka is approximately 730 people, including 358 males and 372 females. Around 517 people live in rural parts. Nearly 213 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sanguem Taluka is about 14,290 people, including 6,993 males and 7,297 females. Around 13,863 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 427 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 73 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 61 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 884 people per sq. km.