South Goa Population & Demographics

Q: What is the male and female population of South Goa?

South Goa has 3,22,463 males and 3,18,074 females.

Q: What is the literacy rate in South Goa?

South Goa has a literacy rate of 78.44%.

Q: What is the total area of South Goa?

South Goa covers 1,966 sq km with a population density of 326 persons per sq km.

Comprehensive census data for South Goa district in Goa.

Total Population

6,40,537

Male

3,22,463

50.3%

Female

3,18,074

49.7%

Sex Ratio

986

per 1000 males

Literacy Rate

78.44%

Density

326

per km²

Administrative Details of South Goa

South Goa comprises 140 villages, of which 132 are inhabited and 8 are uninhabited. There are 23 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,51,845, spread across 1,966 square kilometers.

Villages	140(132 inhabited • 8 uninhabited)
Urban Towns	23
Households	1,51,845
Total Area	1,966 km²

South Goa Urban & Rural Population

South Goa had 4,13,733 people in urban areas (64.6%) and 2,26,804 people in rural areas (35.4%).

Area Type	Population	Percentage
🌾 Rural	2,26,804	35.4%
🏙️ Urban	4,13,733	64.6%
Total	6,40,537	100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population2,26,804

Urban Population4,13,733

Gender Distribution in South Goa

The total population comprises 3,22,463 males (50.3%) and 3,18,074 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 986 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

Gender	Rural	Urban	Total
👨 Male	1,11,528	2,10,935	3,22,463
👩 Female	1,15,276	2,02,798	3,18,074

Male Population3,22,463

50.3% of total

Female Population3,18,074

49.7% of total

Literacy Rate in South Goa

The literacy rate is 78.44%. Male literacy stands at 81.9% while female literacy is 74.93%, indicating a gender gap of 6.97 percentage points. The total literate population is 5,02,427.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

Category	Rural	Urban	Total
Literate (Male)	89,558	1,74,527	2,64,085
Literate (Female)	83,086	1,55,256	2,38,342
Total Literate	1,72,644	3,29,783	5,02,427

Male Literacy Rate81.9%

Female Literacy Rate74.93%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of South Goa?▼

According to Census 2011, South Goa has a total population of 6,40,537. This includes 2,26,804 people in rural areas and 4,13,733 people in urban areas.

What is the male and female population of South Goa?▼

South Goa has 3,22,463 males (50.3%) and 3,18,074 females (49.7%).

What is the sex ratio of South Goa?▼

The sex ratio of South Goa is 986 females per 1000 males.

What is the literacy rate in South Goa?▼

South Goa has an overall literacy rate of 78.44%. The male literacy rate is 81.9% and the female literacy rate is 74.93%.

What is the total area of South Goa?▼

South Goa covers a total area of 1,966 square kilometers with a population density of 326 persons per square kilometer.

About South Goa Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, South Goa in Goa has a total population of 6,40,537 with a literacy rate of 78.44% and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for South Goa district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.