All Information About Bicholim Subdistrict
Detailed information about Bicholim Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Bicholim is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the North Goa District of Goa State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Bicholim - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5612 |
| District | North Goa |
| Census Code 2011 | 5612 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 18 |
| Number of Villages | 31 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | North Goa (Code: 480) |
| Assembly Constituency | Bicholim (Code: 3678) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Bicholim | Dr. Chandrakant Shetye ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Bicholim Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
97,955
M: 49,931
F: 48,024 |
| Rural |
55,775
M: 28,260
F: 27,515 |
| Urban |
42,180
M: 21,671
F: 20,509 |
Number of Households: 22,414
Population Distribution
Total: 97,955 (Male: 49,931, Female: 48,024)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 9,849 (Male: 5,043, Female: 4,806)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 2,264 (Male: 1,101, Female: 1,163)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 4,492 (Male: 2,193, Female: 2,299)
Literate Population
Total: 78,628 (Male: 42,056, Female: 36,572)
Illiterate Population
Total: 19,327 (Male: 7,875, Female: 11,452)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 37,603 (Male: 28,641, Female: 8,962)
Main Workers
Total: 29,766 (Male: 23,272, Female: 6,494)
Marginal Workers
Total: 7,837 (Male: 5,369, Female: 2,468)
Non-Workers
Total: 60,352 (Male: 21,290, Female: 39,062)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,741 (Male: 1,075, Female: 666)
- Agricultural Laborers: 496 (Male: 304, Female: 192)
- Household Industry Workers: 691 (Male: 566, Female: 125)
- Other Workers: 26,838 (Male: 21,327, Female: 5,511)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 531 (Male: 357, Female: 174)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,368 (Male: 834, Female: 534)
- Household Industry Workers: 302 (Male: 171, Female: 131)
- Other Workers: 5,636 (Male: 4,007, Female: 1,629)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Bicholim Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
97,955
M: 49,931
F: 48,024 |
| Rural |
55,775
M: 28,260
F: 27,515 |
| Urban |
42,180
M: 21,671
F: 20,509 |
Number of Households: 22,414
Population Distribution
Total: 97,955 (Male: 49,931, Female: 48,024)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 9,849 (Male: 5,043, Female: 4,806)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 2,264 (Male: 1,101, Female: 1,163)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 4,492 (Male: 2,193, Female: 2,299)
Literate Population
Total: 78,628 (Male: 42,056, Female: 36,572)
Illiterate Population
Total: 19,327 (Male: 7,875, Female: 11,452)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 37,603 (Male: 28,641, Female: 8,962)
Main Workers
Total: 29,766 (Male: 23,272, Female: 6,494)
Marginal Workers
Total: 7,837 (Male: 5,369, Female: 2,468)
Non-Workers
Total: 60,352 (Male: 21,290, Female: 39,062)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,741 (Male: 1,075, Female: 666)
- Agricultural Laborers: 496 (Male: 304, Female: 192)
- Household Industry Workers: 691 (Male: 566, Female: 125)
- Other Workers: 26,838 (Male: 21,327, Female: 5,511)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 531 (Male: 357, Female: 174)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,368 (Male: 834, Female: 534)
- Household Industry Workers: 302 (Male: 171, Female: 131)
- Other Workers: 5,636 (Male: 4,007, Female: 1,629)
Grampanchayat List of Bicholim Tehsil/Taluka
Bicholim Tehsil comprises 18 Gram Panchayats and 31 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Bicholim. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bicholim
Bicholim is located in the North Goa District of Goa State, India.
Bicholim Tehsil has 31 villages.
Bicholim has a total of 18 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Bicholim is 97,955.
In Bicholim, there are 49,931 males and 48,024 females.
There are 9,849 children in Bicholim, comprising 5,043 males and 4,806 females.
In Bicholim, the literate population is 78,628 (42,056 males and 36,572 females). The illiterate population is 19,327 (7,875 males and 11,452 females).