Verlem

Verlem is a village located in Sanguem taluka of South Goa district in Goa, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Sanguem (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Margao. As per 2009 stats, Neturlim is the gram panchayat of Verlem village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Verlem is 627020. The village spans a total geographical area of 5413 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 403702. Sanguem is nearest town to Verlem village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Verlem 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 Verlem

Population of Verlem

According to the 2011 Census, Verlem has a total population of about 568, with approximately 268 males and 300 females. The sex ratio is around 1119 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 74 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 6 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 460. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.97%, with male literacy at about 71.64% and female literacy near 53.33%. There are around 145 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Verlem's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Verlem

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

Nearby Villages of Verlem

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Verlem