Goa Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Goa.
Administrative Details of Goa
Goa comprises 334 villages, of which 320 are inhabited and 14 are uninhabited. There are 70 urban towns in Goa. The total number of households stands at 3,43,611, spread across 3,702 square kilometers.
| Villages | 334(320 inhabited • 14 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 70 |
| Households | 3,43,611 |
| Total Area | 3,702 km² |
Goa Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Goa had 9,06,814 people in urban areas (62.2%) and 5,51,731 people in rural areas (37.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 5,51,731 | 37.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 9,06,814 | 62.2% |
| Total | 14,58,545 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Gender Distribution in Goa
The total population of Goa comprises 7,39,140 males (50.7%) and 7,19,405 females (49.3%). The sex ratio in Goa is 973 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,75,436 | 4,63,704 | 7,39,140 |
| 👩 Female | 2,76,295 | 4,43,110 | 7,19,405 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Literacy Rate in Goa
The literacy rate in Goa is 79.91% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 83.32% while female literacy is 76.41%, indicating a gender gap of 6.91 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,65,487.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,27,143 | 3,88,680 | 6,15,823 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,04,128 | 3,45,536 | 5,49,664 |
| Total Literate | 4,31,271 | 7,34,216 | 11,65,487 |
Literacy rates by gender.
Goa District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Goa has 2 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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All States in India by Population
India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Goa has a population of 14,58,545. Click any state to view detailed demographics.
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List of Districts in Goa
Complete list of all 2 districts in Goa.
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About Goa Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Goa has a total population of 14,58,545 with a literacy rate of 79.91% and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1000 males.
Goa comprises 2 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Goa including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.