With an area of 1, 736 km², North Goa had a population of 818, 008 in 2011, which is expected to cross 888, 300 by 2025. The area has a gender ratio of 963 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 89.57%. 60.28% of the district is urban, and the main language spoken is Konkani. The region consists of 194 villages, 47 towns, and countless communities that are mainly distributed in Panaji, Mapusa, and Bicholim.
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).