Porteem

Porteem is a village located in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district in Goa, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Sanguem (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Margao. As per 2009 stats, Curdi is the gram panchayat of Porteem village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Porteem is 627011. The village spans a total geographical area of 1335 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 403704. Sanguem is nearest town to Porteem village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Porteem 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 Porteem

Population of Porteem

According to the 2011 Census, Porteem has a total population of about 2,320, with approximately 1,078 males and 1,242 females. The sex ratio is around 1152 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 249 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 1,087. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.02%, with male literacy at about 73.75% and female literacy near 63.04%. There are around 561 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Porteem's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Porteem

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

Nearby Villages of Porteem

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Porteem