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South Goa

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Area · — km²
Population · 6,40,537
Pincode range ·
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Browse South Goa

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Mandals
204
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Mandals of South Goa district

7 mandal centroids, sized by Census 2011 population. Tap a mandal to open its page.

People≤ 26k26k–27k27k–36k36k–62k> 62k largest: Salcete

Centroids from LGD/OSM. Not a survey map.

By population

Largest villages in South Goa district

  1. 1CuncolimSalcete mandal16,623
  2. 2ShirodaPonda mandal14,041
  3. 3PoinguinimCanacona mandal6,625
  4. 4BetoraPonda mandal6,133
  5. 5LoutulimSalcete mandal6,121
  6. 6DabolimMormugao mandal6,027
  7. 7VelimSalcete mandal5,955
  8. 8ColaCanacona mandal5,382
  9. 9GaodongremCanacona mandal4,946
  10. 10LoliemCanacona mandal4,797
Postal index

Pincodes in South Goa district

38 PIN codes across the district's villages. Open one for its village list, post office and nearby PINs.

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South Goa at a glance

South Goa is a district of Goa with 7 talukas, 89 gram panchayats and 204 revenue villages, administered from —. The population is 6,40,537 (Census 2011) across — km². The largest villages are Cuncolim (16,623 people, Salcete), Shiroda (14,041 people, Ponda), Poinguinim (6,625 people, Canacona). Pincodes in the district start with —.

About the district

South Goa — district of Goa

South Goa is a district in Goa. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

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District at a glance

About South Goa

Quieter beaches — Palolem, Patnem, Cavelossim.

District HQ
Margao

Must-visit places in South Goa

beach

Palolem Beach

Crescent-shaped south-Goa cove + silent disco nights.

  • beach
    Colva Beach

    25 km long Salcette-coast beach + church-side market.

  • waterfall
    Dudhsagar Falls

    Four-tier 310 m Mandovi-river cascade — Bhagwan Mahavir sanctuary.

  • fort
    Cabo de Rama Fort

    Pre-Portuguese fort with Arabian-sea cliff views.

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Then & Now

South Goa district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
2,88,983
Census 2011 baseline
+23.9%
Population · 2026
3,58,191
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
67,640
Census 2011 baseline
+14.3%
Households · 2026
77,346
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 204 villages

South Goa district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
1,43,007Census 2011
Female population
1,45,976Census 2011
Sex ratio
1021 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
67,640Census 2011
SC population
2,398Census 2011
ST population
73,874Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
3,58,191+23.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
77,346RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,14,453Census 2011
Cultivators
13,255Census 2011
Agri labourers
5,050Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
240 / 25793% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,800Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
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Notable places across South Goa district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
87 of 204 villages have notable places mapped · 43%
  • Hospital· 19
  • PHC· 13
  • High school· 11
  • School· 10
  • Temple· 7

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in South Goa district.

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Browse by taluka

All 7 mandals of South Goa

Click any taluka to see its villages, posts, and local services.

204 villages · 89 GPs
Sorted alphabetically
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Most active

Top villages in South Goa

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about South Goa

How many talukas and villages are in South Goa district?

South Goa district has 7 talukas and 204 revenue villages across 89 gram panchayats in Goa.

Which agro-climatic zone is South Goa district in?

Goa lies in the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) under the ICAR classification, which sets the cropping pattern and rainfall regime for South Goa district.

Where is the headquarters of South Goa district?

The district headquarters of South Goa is —.

What is the pincode of South Goa district?

South Goa district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within South Goa may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does South Goa fall under?

South Goa district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of South Goa district?

South Goa district had a population of 6,40,537 per the 2011 Census, across 204 villages.

When was South Goa district formed?

South Goa district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through South Goa district?

Major rivers in South Goa district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near South Goa

KNN over PostGIS centroids
(6 nearest)
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