North Goa District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
North Goa District Goa Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data (All Off
Quick Overview of North Goa District Census 2021
- District: North Goa, Goa
- Headquarters: Panaji
- Area: 1,736 sq.km
- Estimated Population (2025): 888,300–891,000+ (various sources)
- Population (2011): 818,008
- Sex Ratio (2011): 963 females / 1000 males
- Literacy Rate (2011): 89.57%
- Population Density: 471 per sq.km (2011)
- Urban Population (2011): 60.28% (493,081)
- Rural Population (2011): 39.72% (324,927)
- Child Population (0-6) (2011): 77,705 (9.5% of total)
- ST Population: 56,606 (6.92%)
- SC Population: 17,606 (2.15%)
- Households: 191,766 (2011)
- Main Languages Spoken: Konkani (65.86%), Marathi (14.36%), Hindi (8.65%), others
- Administrative Subdivisions: Panaji, Mapusa, Bicholim
- Talukas: Bardez, Bicholim, Pernem, Ponda, Satari, Tiswadi
- Villages: 194 | Towns: 47 (2011)
Population Projections & Historical Growth
| Year |
Population |
Growth Rate (%) |
| 1900 | 294,074 | — |
| 1910 | 306,323 | +0.41 |
| 1920 | 288,039 | −0.61 |
| 1930 | 313,614 | +0.85 |
| 1940 | 336,628 | +0.71 |
| 1950 | 330,874 | −0.17 |
| 1960 | 349,667 | +0.55 |
| 1971 | 458,312 | +2.49 |
| 1981 | 568,021 | +2.17 |
| 1991 | 664,804 | +1.59 |
| 2001 | 758,573 | +1.33 |
| 2011 | 818,008 | +0.76 |
| 2025 (Est.) | 888,300–891,000+ | ≈7.8 since 2011 |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
2011 Population |
% |
Estimated 2025 |
| Hindu | 622,213 | 76.06% | 649,279 |
| Christian | 134,169 | 16.40% | 140,005 |
| Muslim | 57,941 | 7.08% | 60,461 |
| Sikh | 618 | 0.08% | 645 |
| Buddhist | 553 | 0.07% | 577 |
| Jain | 546 | 0.07% | 570 |
| Others/Not Stated | 1,968 | 0.24% | 2,053 |
| Total | 818,008 | 100% | 853,591 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 17,606 | 8,712 | 8,894 | 2.15% | 1,021 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 56,606 | 27,824 | 28,782 | 6.92% | 1,035 |
Urban/Rural Population & Literacy (2011)
| Description |
Rural |
Urban |
| Population % | 39.72% | 60.28% |
| Total Population | 324,927 | 493,081 |
| Male Population | 163,908 | 252,769 |
| Female Population | 161,019 | 240,312 |
| Sex Ratio | 982 | 951 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 935 | 941 |
| Average Literacy | 87.91% | 90.66% |
| Male Literacy | 92.95% | 93.69% |
| Female Literacy | 82.81% | 87.47% |
Child (0-6 years) Population (2011)
| Description |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% |
| Children (0-6) | 77,705 | 40,081 | 37,624 | 9.5% |
Languages Spoken (2011 Census)
| Language | % of Population |
| Konkani | 65.86% |
| Marathi | 14.36% |
| Hindi | 8.65% |
| Kannada | 3.62% |
| Urdu | 2.39% |
| Portuguese | 0.92% |
| English | 0.86% |
| Malayalam | 0.80% |
| Telugu | 0.68% |
| Tamil | 0.47% |
| Gujarati | 0.46% |
| Bengali | 0.43% |
Administrative Structure: Subdistricts, Talukas & Village List
- Subdivisions: Panaji, Mapusa, Bicholim
- Talukas (Tehsil):
- Bardez
- Bicholim
- Pernem
- Ponda
- Satari
- Tiswadi
- Villages: 194
- Towns: 47
Urban Centers & Cities
| City/Town |
Population (2011) |
Male |
Female |
| Panaji (UA) | 114,759 | 59,305 | 55,454 |
Households
- Total Households (2011): 191,766
Population Density
- Overall (2011): 471 per sq.km
Workforce Profile
| Description |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 269,437 | 202,090 | 67,347 |
| Cultivators | 11,154 | 6,821 | 4,333 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 5,243 | 3,495 | 1,748 |
| Household Industries | 6,514 | 4,790 | 1,724 |
| Other Workers | 246,526 | 186,984 | 59,542 |
| Marginal Workers | 58,221 | 37,035 | 21,186 |
| Non Working | 490,350 | 177,552 | 312,798 |
Climate Data for Panaji (1971–1990)
| Month | Record High °C | Mean Max °C | Daily Mean °C | Mean Min °C | Record Low °C | Rainfall (mm) |
| Jan | 36.6 | 32.0 | 26.0 | 19.9 | 14.4 | 0 |
| Feb | 39.2 | 31.7 | 26.3 | 20.7 | 13.3 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is the estimated population of North Goa in 2025?
A: Between 888,300 and 891,000+ (multiple projection sources).
- Q: What was North Goa's population in 2011 census?
A: 818,008.
- Q: What is the sex ratio in North Goa?
A: 963 females per 1000 males (2011).
- Q: What is the literacy rate in North Goa?
A: 89.57% (2011), Male: 93.40%, Female: 85.60%.
- Q: Which are the major languages spoken?
A: Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, Kannada, Urdu, Portuguese, English, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Bengali.
- Q: What is the SC/ST population in North Goa?
A: SC: 17,606 (2.15%), ST: 56,606 (6.92%).
- Q: How many households are in North Goa?
A: 191,766.
- Q: Which are the main talukas?
A: Bardez, Bicholim, Pernem, Ponda, Satari, Tiswadi.
- Q: How many villages and towns?
A: Villages: 194, Towns: 47 (2011 census).
- Q: What is the child population (0-6 years)?
A: 77,705 (9.5%); Male: 40,081, Female: 37,624.
- Q: What is the workforce profile?
A: Main Workers: 269,437; Cultivators: 11,154; Agriculture Labourer: 5,243; Household Industries: 6,514; Other Workers: 246,526; Marginal Workers: 58,221; Non Working: 490,350.
- Q: What is the population density?
A: 471 per sq.km (2011).