Barcem
Barcem is a revenue village in Quepem taluka, Kushavati district, Goa. It had a population of 2,685 in 458 households (Census 2011).
2,685 souls. 458 homes.
Quepem taluka, Kushavati district, Goa.
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Barcem today
- Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari)₹34,000Ponda APMC · 21 Oct 2026
- Coconut₹24Canacona APMC · 19 Oct 2026
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Barcem is a village in Quepem taluka, Kushavati district, Goa. At the 2011 Census it had 2,685 people in 458 households, with a literacy rate of 69.3%. It is administered by the Barcem gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 403703.
Gram panchayat
Barcem is in the Barcem gram panchayat.
Other villages in Barcem
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Barcem compares
By population, Barcem ranks #4 of 35 inhabited villages in Quepem taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Barcem had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 6 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Barcem at a glance
Barcem is a village of 2,685 people in 458 households (Census 2011) in Quepem taluka, Kushavati district, Goa, the 4th of 35 inhabited villages in Quepem taluka by population. Literacy is 69.3%, 9.8 points below the taluka figure of 79.2%, and the sex ratio is 900 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 403703, served by Barcem post office; the LGD village code is 626961.
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Key facts — Barcem
Villages sharing pincode 403703
Post office: Barcem
Other villages in Quepem taluka
View all 42 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,685Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,413 / 1,272
- Households
- 458
- People per home
- 5.9
- Literacy rate
- 69.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Barcem on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 10 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Barcem. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Barcem · 15.1789° N, 73.9967° E
Electoral profile
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Essential services & places near Barcem
Barcem isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Quepem taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices46 in Kushavati district
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
Bank
Hospitals & clinics56 in Kushavati district
- Aashirwad brain academy
Clinic
- Aashirwad dental clinic
Clinic
- Dr. Anil S. Kakodkar
Clinic
- Dr. Deepak Lotliker's Clinic
Clinic
- Dr. K Ramanand Kamath
Clinic
Clinic
Shivrajini, Savordam, Vodlemol Cacora
Schools & anganwadis24 in Kushavati district
- Government High School Bali
School
- Guardian Angel High School
School
- Holy cross convent school
School
- New Educational Institute
School
- Pope John XXIII High School
School
- Sarvodaya Educational Society
School
Colleges & universities4 in Kushavati district
- Government College of Arts Commerce and Science
College
- Guardian Angel Institute of Hotel Management
College
Police & fire stations8 in Kushavati district
- Curchorem Fire Station
Fire station
- Curchorem Police Station
Police station
- Quepem Police Station
Police station
Revenue & panchayat offices6 in Kushavati district
- Quepem Municipal Council
Municipal office
- Quepem Mamlatdar
Mamlatdar office
Government offices21 in Kushavati district
- Civil and Criminal Court
Court
- BSNL Mobile Office
Government office
- Directorate of sports and youth affairs
Government office
- Tilamola Panchayat
Government office
- UTI Pancard Services
Government office
- bharatiya janata party office
Government office
Temples33 in Kushavati district
- Hanuman temple
Temple
- Sai Baba Temple, Shirvai
Temple
- Shiv Temple
Temple
- Shri Sateri Temple
Temple
- Shri Shantadurga Chamundeshwari Kudtari Mahamaya Temple
Temple
Churches22 in Kushavati district
- Ambaulim Church
Church
- Church of our Lady of the Poor
Church
- Holy Cross Church
Church
- Holy Cross Hillock
Church
- Old Church Cotto
Church
- Our Lady of Pompeii Chapel
Church
Mosques3 in Kushavati district
Other places of worship2 in Kushavati district
Transport48 in Kushavati district
- curchorem bus stand
Bus station
- Curchorem Market Bus Stop
Bus stop
- Sanvordem Bus Stop
Bus stop
- EV charging station (no name listed)
EV charging station
- Quepem Petrol pump
Petrol pump
- United service centre
Petrol pump
Agriculture services6 in Kushavati district
- New Market Complex
Market / mandi
- Goa Animal Welware Trust (GAWT)
Veterinary hospital
Community places22 in Kushavati district
- Village Panchayat Library
Library
- lions park
Park
7454+RV Vodlemol cacora, Cine Prashant Road, Curchorem
- playing area
Park
- Curchorem Sports Complex
Sports ground / stadium
- Goa Cricket Association Ground
Sports ground / stadium
- Sports Complex Ground
Sports ground / stadium
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People often ask about Barcem
Where is Barcem located?
Barcem is a village in Quepem taluka of Kushavati district, Goa, India.
Which district is Barcem in?
Barcem is in Kushavati district of Goa.
Which gram panchayat does Barcem belong to?
Barcem comes under the Barcem gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Barcem?
The pincode of Barcem, Quepem, Kushavati is 403703.
What is the population of Barcem?
As per the 2011 Census, Barcem had a population of 2,685 (1,413 males and 1,272 females).
How many households are there in Barcem?
Barcem had 458 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Barcem?
The literacy rate of Barcem was 69.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Barcem?
Barcem had 900 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barcem in?
Barcem is in the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Barcem?
Captain Viriato Fernandes (Indian National Congress) won the South Goa Lok Sabha seat, which includes Barcem, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Barcem in?
Barcem is in the Quepem assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Barcem?
Altone D'Costa (Indian National Congress) won the Quepem assembly seat, which includes Barcem, in 2022.
What is the LGD code of Barcem?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barcem is 626961 and its Census 2011 village code is 626961.
Which villages are near Barcem?
Villages near Barcem include Assolna (within ~10 km), Velim (within ~10 km), Ambelim (within ~10 km), Bali (within ~10 km), Fatorpa (within ~10 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Barcem?
- Hospital
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
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District climate page →No market in Kushavati district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Ponda APMC, Curchorem APMC, Canacona APMC, South Goa district — about 20 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 21 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) · White | Ponda APMC | 34,000 | 34,000 | 34,000 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) · Red | Ponda APMC | 33,000 | 33,000 | 33,000 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) | Curchorem APMC | 33,000 | 39,000 | 36,000 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Coconut · Coconut | Canacona APMC | 12 | 36 | 24 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) · Supari | Canacona APMC | 37,500 | 37,500 | 37,500 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Coconut | Curchorem APMC | 10 | 22 | 14 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Coconut · Coconut | Margao APMC | 10 | 22 | 16 | 16 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Barcem's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Barcem →Compare Barcem with… →All villages in Quepem →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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