Goa, on India’s western coast, is famous for its beaches, Portuguese heritage, and vibrant tourism. Spanning 3,702 km², it has 334 villages and a population of 1,458,545 (2011 Census). Panaji, the capital, is under the Bombay High Court (Goa bench). Liberated on December 19, 1961, its 2 districts balance coastal and rural life.
In Goa, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
As per the 2011 Census, Goa has a total population of 1458545 people, with 906814 residing in urban areas and 551731 in rural regions. The population density of Goa is approximately 394/ km² (people per square kilometer), reflecting its high concentration of inhabitants across both urban and rural landscapes.
Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
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Total Population | 551731 | 906814 | 1458545 |
Male Population | 275436 | 463704 | 739140 |
Female Population | 276295 | 443110 | 719405 |
As of the latest data, the population density of Goa is approximately 394/ km² (people per square kilometer). The breakdown is as follows:
Rural | Urban | Total |
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188 | 1186 | 394/ km² |
As per the 2011 Census, Goa has a total of 3,43,611 households, with 1,28,208 in rural areas and 2,15,403 in urban regions.
Particulars | Households |
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Rural Households | 1,28,208 |
Urban Households | 2,15,403 |
Total Households | 3,43,611 |
State Overview | |
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State/UT Name | Goa - (गोवा) |
Capital | Panaji |
Established | 30-May-1987 |
Total Area | 3,702 km² |
Total Villages | 412 |
Sex Ratio (2011) | 973 |
Population Density | 394/ km² |
Total Population (2011) | 14,58,545 |
High Court | Bombay High Court (Goa Bench) |
Total Population | Villages in Goa |
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less than 200 | 29 |
200-499 | 57 |
500-999 | 57 |
1000-1999 | 75 |
2000-4999 | 87 |
5000-9999 | 14 |
10000 and above | 1 |
All survey data of Goa villages are based on the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India. Published under National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).