Colomba

Colomba is a village located in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district in Goa, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Sanguem (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Margao. As per 2009 stats, Rivona is the gram panchayat of Colomba village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Colomba is 627013. The village spans a total geographical area of 1829 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 403705. Sanguem is nearest town to Colomba village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Colomba 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 Sanguem 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 Colomba

Population of Colomba

According to the 2011 Census, Colomba has a total population of about 1,831, with approximately 949 males and 882 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 175 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 824. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.82%, with male literacy at about 77.45% and female literacy near 65.76%. There are around 400 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Colomba's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Colomba

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

Nearby Villages of Colomba

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Colomba