South Goa District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Sex Ratio | Literacy

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Quick Overview of South Goa District Census 2021

  • District: South Goa, Goa
  • Headquarters: Margao (Madgaon)
  • Area: 1,966 sq.km
  • Estimated Population (2025): 668,400 – 702,000 (projections)
  • Population (2011): 640,537
  • Sex Ratio (2011): 986 females / 1000 males
  • Literacy Rate (2011): 87.59% | Male: 91.67%, Female: 83.47%
  • Population Density: 326 per sq.km (2011)
  • Urban Population (2011): 413,733 (64.59%)
  • Rural Population (2011): 226,804 (35.41%)
  • Child Population (0-6) (2011): 66,906 (10.45%)
  • SC: 7,843 (1.22%) | ST: 92,669 (14.47%) (2011)
  • Households: 151,845 (2011)
  • Languages Spoken: Konkani (66.44%), Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Urdu, Malayalam, Telugu, Bengali, Tamil, Gujarati, Odia, English
  • Talukas: Ponda, Dharbandora, Sanguem, Mormugao (Vasco), Salcete (Margao), Quepem, Canacona (Chaudi)
  • Tehsils/Subdivisions: Margao, Ponda, Mormugao-Vasco, Quepem, Dharbandora
  • Villages: 205 revenue villages | Towns: Multiple, including Margao & Vasco

Population Projections & Historical Data

YearPopulationGrowth Rate (%)
1900181,439—
1910180,429-0.06
1920181,455+0.06
1931191,667+0.50
1940204,297+0.71
1950216,574+0.59
1960240,330+1.05
1971336,808+3.12
1981439,728+2.70
1991504,989+1.39
2001589,095+1.55
2011640,537+0.84
2021688,000Projected
2025668,400 – 702,000Projected

Religion-wise Population Breakdown (2011 & 2025 Estimates)

Religion2011 Population%2025 Estimate
Hindu341,66453.34%356,526
Muslim63,6239.93%66,391
Christian231,96136.21%242,051
Sikh8550.13%892
Buddhist5420.08%566
Jain5630.09%587
Others920.01%96
Not Stated1,2370.19%1,291
Total640,537100%668,400

Caste-wise Population (2011)

CasteTotalMaleFemale%
Scheduled Caste (SC)7,8433,9153,9281.22%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)92,66945,12447,54514.47%

Urban/Rural Population & Literacy (2011)

DescriptionRuralUrban
Population (%)35.41%64.59%
Total Population226,804413,733
Male Population111,528210,935
Female Population115,276202,798
Sex Ratio1,034961
Child Sex Ratio (0-6)958940
Average Literacy84.83%89.11%
Male Literacy89.89%92.61%
Female Literacy79.98%85.47%

Child Population (0-6 Years) (2011)

DescriptionTotalMaleFemale%
Children (0-6)66,90634,37932,52710.45%

Languages Spoken (2011 Census)

Language% of Population
Konkani66.44%
Hindi12.38%
Marathi6.45%
Kannada5.98%
Urdu3.39%
Malayalam1.00%
Telugu0.86%
Bengali0.55%
Tamil0.49%
Gujarati0.49%
Odia0.44%
English0.42%

Administrative Divisions: Talukas & Villages

  • Subdivisions: Ponda, Mormugao-Vasco, Margao, Quepem, Dharbandora
  • Talukas:
    • Ponda
    • Dharbandora
    • Sanguem
    • Mormugao (Vasco)
    • Salcete (Margao)
    • Quepem
    • Canacona (Chaudi)
  • Villages: 205

Major Cities/Urban Agglomerations

City / Urban AgglomerationPopulation (2011)MaleFemale
Margao (UA)106,48454,53351,951
Mormugao (UA)101,32653,55447,772

Workforce Data

DescriptionTotalMaleFemale
Main Workers206,616154,87751,739
Cultivators12,9088,0454,863
Agricultural Labourer5,5153,0372,478
Household Industries4,2663,1611,105
Other Workers183,927140,63443,293
Marginal Workers42,97425,53417,440
Non Working390,947142,052248,895

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Q: What is the population of South Goa in 2025?
    A: Estimated between 668,400 and 702,000 (projections).
  • Q: What was the population of South Goa in 2011 census?
    A: 640,537.
  • Q: What is the sex ratio in South Goa?
    A: 986 females per 1,000 males (2011), 946 child sex ratio (0-6).
  • Q: What is the literacy rate in South Goa?
    A: 87.59% (2011); Male: 91.67%, Female: 83.47%.
  • Q: Which are the main languages spoken?
    A: Konkani, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Urdu, Malayalam, Telugu, Bengali, Tamil, Gujarati, Odia, English.
  • Q: What is the SC/ST population in South Goa?
    A: SC: 7,843 (1.22%), ST: 92,669 (14.47%) (2011).
  • Q: How many villages and talukas in South Goa?
    A: 205 villages, 7 talukas.
  • Q: What is the child population (0-6 years)?
    A: 66,906 (10.45%); Boys: 34,379, Girls: 32,527.
  • Q: What is the workforce size and composition?
    A: Main Workers: 206,616; Cultivators: 12,908; Agricultural Labourer: 5,515; Household Industries: 4,266; Other Workers: 183,927; Marginal: 42,974; Non-Working: 390,947.
  • Q: What is the population density of South Goa?
    A: 326 per sq.km (2011).
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