Calem

Calem is a village located in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district in Goa, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Sanguem (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Margao. As per 2009 stats, Kalay Kalem is the gram panchayat of Calem village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Calem is 626988. The village spans a total geographical area of 3575 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 403704. Sanguem is nearest town to Calem village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Calem 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 Sanvordem 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 Calem

Population of Calem

According to the 2011 Census, Calem has a total population of about 2,683, with approximately 1,316 males and 1,367 females. The sex ratio is around 1038 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 288 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 42 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 568. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.81%, with male literacy at about 81.61% and female literacy near 70.23%. There are around 574 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Calem's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Calem

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

Nearby Villages of Calem

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Calem