Salem
Salem is a revenue village in Bicholim taluka, North Goa district, Goa. It had a population of 3,427 in 761 households (Census 2011).
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3,427 souls. 761 homes.
Bicholim taluka, North Goa district, Goa.
Salem today
- Banana₹5,000Mapusa APMC · 10 Nov 2026
- Chikoos(Sapota)₹6,000Mapusa APMC · 10 Nov 2026
- Mousambi(Sweet Lime)₹6,000Mapusa APMC · 10 Nov 2026
Happy Diwali 2026 to every family of Salem, Bicholim taluka, North Goa!
Diwali 2026 in Salem
Goa's official 2026 holiday list: Diwali (Deepavali) on Sunday 8 November 2026; Govardhan Puja on Tuesday 10 November 2026.
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Salem at a glance
Salem is one of the larger villages of Bicholim taluka — 6th of 22 by population, with 3,427 people in 761 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 88.5%, level with North Goa district's 88.0% (Bicholim taluka: 87.8%), while the sex ratio was 988 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 984. It falls under Salem gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 403503, served by Salem post office. The village covers 1,070 hectares — about 10.7 km², or roughly 320 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Bicholim assembly constituency and the North Goa Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Bicholim Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 1 member (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Salem is in the Salem gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Salem compares
By population, Salem ranks #6 of 22 inhabited villages in Bicholim taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Salem had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 5 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 403503
Post office: Salem
Other villages in Bicholim taluka
View all 31 →Salem — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Goa's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+9.6%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 3,427Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,724 / 1,703
- Households
- 761
- People per home
- 4.5
- Literacy rate
- 88.5%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,170
- Work participation
- 34.1%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Salem on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Salem. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Salem · 15.6195° N, 73.9033° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
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Write a postEssential services & places near Salem
Salem isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Bicholim taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices811 in North Goa district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
SHETYE PRIDE SONAR PETH GROUND FLOOR BICHOLIM, GOA
Bank · No map location — listed by district
KAMAT BLDGOPPNEW MUNICIPAL MARKET
Bank · No map location — listed by district
MAYEMPOST OFFICE BICHOLIM
Hospitals & clinics370 in North Goa district
Hospital
Hno 2851, Sankalp Gardens, Opp Raksha Restaurant On Mapusa Bicholim Highway
Primary / community health centre
Mayem, North Goa, Goa
Primary / community health centre
Shiroda
Schools & anganwadis125 in North Goa district
- Government High School
School
Colleges & universities43 in North Goa district
- Polytechnic
Polytechnic
Police & fire stations32 in North Goa district
Revenue & panchayat offices20 in North Goa district
Government offices122 in North Goa district
Temples262 in North Goa district
Temple
Temple
Mapusa Bicholim Road, Bicholim, North Goa
Temple
Sanquelim
Churches214 in North Goa district
Church
Church
Church
Bicholim, North Goa
Mosques6 in North Goa district
Other places of worship13 in North Goa district
Transport288 in North Goa district
- Assonora Bus Stand
Bus station
- Sarmanas Ferry
Ferry / boat jetty
- Shree Swami Samarth, Amona Gas Station
Petrol pump
Agriculture services63 in North Goa district
Community places154 in North Goa district
- Sesa Football Ground
Sports ground / stadium
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People often ask about Salem
Where is Salem located?
Salem is a village in Bicholim taluka of North Goa district, Goa, India.
Which district is Salem in?
Salem is in North Goa district of Goa.
Which gram panchayat does Salem belong to?
Salem comes under the Salem gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Salem?
The pincode of Salem, Bicholim, North Goa is 403503.
What is the population of Salem?
As per the 2011 Census, Salem had a population of 3,427 (1,724 males and 1,703 females).
How many households are there in Salem?
Salem had 761 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Salem?
Salem covers about 1,070 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Salem?
The literacy rate of Salem was 88.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Salem?
Salem had 988 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Salem in?
Salem is in the North Goa Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Salem?
Shripad Yesso Naik (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the North Goa Lok Sabha seat, which includes Salem, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Salem in?
Salem is in the Bicholim assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Salem?
Dr. Chandrakant Shetye (Independent) won the Bicholim assembly seat, which includes Salem, in 2022.
Which development block is Salem in?
Salem is in the Bicholim development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Salem?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Salem is 626743 and its Census 2011 village code is 626743.
Which villages are near Salem?
Villages near Salem include Mulgao (within ~8 km), Sircaim (within ~8 km), Adwalpale (within ~8 km), Corjuem (within ~8 km), Pirna (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Salem in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Salem's Census 2011 population of 3,427 by Goa's official RGI projection (+9.6% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 3,760 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Salem?
The sarpanch of Salem has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
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
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Salem?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
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- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 35.1 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in North Goa district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 10 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana | Mapusa APMC | 3,000 | 7,000 | 5,000 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Chikoos(Sapota) | Mapusa APMC | 5,000 | 7,000 | 6,000 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Mousambi(Sweet Lime) · Mousambi | Mapusa APMC | 5,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Orange · Orange | Mapusa APMC | 5,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Pineapple · Pine Apple | Mapusa APMC | 20 | 25 | 22 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Water Melon · Water Melon | Mapusa APMC | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,250 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Apple · Apple | Mapusa APMC | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) · Rashi | Mapusa APMC | 37,500 | 37,500 | 37,500 | 7 Nov 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 Salem's shops. Best mandi price near Salem →
Official dataAgmarknet, 10 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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