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Goa

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.

List Of District in Goa


In Goa, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:

District Name in English District Name Area (km²) Population (2011) Density (/km²)
North Goa उत्तर गोवा 1,736 8,18,008 471
South Goa दक्षिण गोवा 1,966 6,40,537 326

Population of Goa


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
Total Population 551731 906814 1458545
Male Population 275436 463704 739140
Female Population 276295 443110 719405

Population Density of Goa


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
188 1186 394/ km²

Household in Goa


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
Rural Households 1,28,208
Urban Households 2,15,403
Total Households 3,43,611
State Overview
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
less than 200 29
200-499 57
500-999 57
1000-1999 75
2000-4999 87
5000-9999 14
10000 and above 1

Important Message


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).