All Information About Canacona Subdistrict
Detailed information about Canacona Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Canacona is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the South Goa District of Goa State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Canacona - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5619 |
| District | South Goa |
| Census Code 2011 | 5619 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 7 |
| Number of Villages | 10 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | South Goa (Code: 481) |
| Assembly Constituency | Canacona (Code: 3698) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Canacona | Ramesh Tawadkar ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Canacona Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
45,172
M: 22,532
F: 22,640 |
| Rural |
32,738
M: 16,238
F: 16,500 |
| Urban |
12,434
M: 6,294
F: 6,140 |
Number of Households: 10,239
Population Distribution
Total: 45,172 (Male: 22,532, Female: 22,640)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 4,635 (Male: 2,385, Female: 2,250)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 173 (Male: 81, Female: 92)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 13,657 (Male: 7,155, Female: 6,502)
Literate Population
Total: 34,325 (Male: 18,137, Female: 16,188)
Illiterate Population
Total: 10,847 (Male: 4,395, Female: 6,452)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 19,048 (Male: 12,454, Female: 6,594)
Main Workers
Total: 13,613 (Male: 9,482, Female: 4,131)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,435 (Male: 2,972, Female: 2,463)
Non-Workers
Total: 26,124 (Male: 10,078, Female: 16,046)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,146 (Male: 2,484, Female: 1,662)
- Agricultural Laborers: 790 (Male: 401, Female: 389)
- Household Industry Workers: 423 (Male: 301, Female: 122)
- Other Workers: 8,254 (Male: 6,296, Female: 1,958)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 863 (Male: 389, Female: 474)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,130 (Male: 423, Female: 707)
- Household Industry Workers: 344 (Male: 169, Female: 175)
- Other Workers: 3,098 (Male: 1,991, Female: 1,107)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Canacona Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
45,172
M: 22,532
F: 22,640 |
| Rural |
32,738
M: 16,238
F: 16,500 |
| Urban |
12,434
M: 6,294
F: 6,140 |
Number of Households: 10,239
Population Distribution
Total: 45,172 (Male: 22,532, Female: 22,640)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 4,635 (Male: 2,385, Female: 2,250)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 173 (Male: 81, Female: 92)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 13,657 (Male: 7,155, Female: 6,502)
Literate Population
Total: 34,325 (Male: 18,137, Female: 16,188)
Illiterate Population
Total: 10,847 (Male: 4,395, Female: 6,452)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 19,048 (Male: 12,454, Female: 6,594)
Main Workers
Total: 13,613 (Male: 9,482, Female: 4,131)
Marginal Workers
Total: 5,435 (Male: 2,972, Female: 2,463)
Non-Workers
Total: 26,124 (Male: 10,078, Female: 16,046)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,146 (Male: 2,484, Female: 1,662)
- Agricultural Laborers: 790 (Male: 401, Female: 389)
- Household Industry Workers: 423 (Male: 301, Female: 122)
- Other Workers: 8,254 (Male: 6,296, Female: 1,958)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 863 (Male: 389, Female: 474)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,130 (Male: 423, Female: 707)
- Household Industry Workers: 344 (Male: 169, Female: 175)
- Other Workers: 3,098 (Male: 1,991, Female: 1,107)
Grampanchayat List of Canacona Tehsil/Taluka
Canacona Tehsil comprises 7 Gram Panchayats and 10 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Canacona. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Canacona
Canacona is located in the South Goa District of Goa State, India.
Canacona Tehsil has 10 villages.
Canacona has a total of 7 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Canacona is 45,172.
In Canacona, there are 22,532 males and 22,640 females.
There are 4,635 children in Canacona, comprising 2,385 males and 2,250 females.
In Canacona, the literate population is 34,325 (18,137 males and 16,188 females). The illiterate population is 10,847 (4,395 males and 6,452 females).