South Goa District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
South 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 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
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) |
| 1900 | 181,439 | — |
| 1910 | 180,429 | -0.06 |
| 1920 | 181,455 | +0.06 |
| 1931 | 191,667 | +0.50 |
| 1940 | 204,297 | +0.71 |
| 1950 | 216,574 | +0.59 |
| 1960 | 240,330 | +1.05 |
| 1971 | 336,808 | +3.12 |
| 1981 | 439,728 | +2.70 |
| 1991 | 504,989 | +1.39 |
| 2001 | 589,095 | +1.55 |
| 2011 | 640,537 | +0.84 |
| 2021 | 688,000 | Projected |
| 2025 | 668,400 – 702,000 | Projected |
Religion-wise Population Breakdown (2011 & 2025 Estimates)
| Religion | 2011 Population | % | 2025 Estimate |
| Hindu | 341,664 | 53.34% | 356,526 |
| Muslim | 63,623 | 9.93% | 66,391 |
| Christian | 231,961 | 36.21% | 242,051 |
| Sikh | 855 | 0.13% | 892 |
| Buddhist | 542 | 0.08% | 566 |
| Jain | 563 | 0.09% | 587 |
| Others | 92 | 0.01% | 96 |
| Not Stated | 1,237 | 0.19% | 1,291 |
| Total | 640,537 | 100% | 668,400 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste | Total | Male | Female | % |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 7,843 | 3,915 | 3,928 | 1.22% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 92,669 | 45,124 | 47,545 | 14.47% |
Urban/Rural Population & Literacy (2011)
| Description | Rural | Urban |
| Population (%) | 35.41% | 64.59% |
| Total Population | 226,804 | 413,733 |
| Male Population | 111,528 | 210,935 |
| Female Population | 115,276 | 202,798 |
| Sex Ratio | 1,034 | 961 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 958 | 940 |
| Average Literacy | 84.83% | 89.11% |
| Male Literacy | 89.89% | 92.61% |
| Female Literacy | 79.98% | 85.47% |
Child Population (0-6 Years) (2011)
| Description | Total | Male | Female | % |
| Children (0-6) | 66,906 | 34,379 | 32,527 | 10.45% |
Languages Spoken (2011 Census)
| Language | % of Population |
| Konkani | 66.44% |
| Hindi | 12.38% |
| Marathi | 6.45% |
| Kannada | 5.98% |
| Urdu | 3.39% |
| Malayalam | 1.00% |
| Telugu | 0.86% |
| Bengali | 0.55% |
| Tamil | 0.49% |
| Gujarati | 0.49% |
| Odia | 0.44% |
| English | 0.42% |
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 Agglomeration | Population (2011) | Male | Female |
| Margao (UA) | 106,484 | 54,533 | 51,951 |
| Mormugao (UA) | 101,326 | 53,554 | 47,772 |
Workforce Data
| Description | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 206,616 | 154,877 | 51,739 |
| Cultivators | 12,908 | 8,045 | 4,863 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 5,515 | 3,037 | 2,478 |
| Household Industries | 4,266 | 3,161 | 1,105 |
| Other Workers | 183,927 | 140,634 | 43,293 |
| Marginal Workers | 42,974 | 25,534 | 17,440 |
| Non Working | 390,947 | 142,052 | 248,895 |
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).