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★ District of Goa ★

South Goa

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Area · — km²
Population · 6,40,537
Pincode range ·
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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.

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
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.

Browse by mandal

All 7 mandals of South Goa

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204 villages · 89 GPs
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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 mandals and villages are in South Goa district?

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

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

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(6 nearest)