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South Goa

District in GOA

South Goa District of GOA has a total population of 6,40,537 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,22,463 are males while 3,18,074 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
6,40,537
📚 Literacy Rate
78.44%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
986

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how South Goa has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.45% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 946 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 986.

Total Children

66,906

10.45% of population

Boys

34,379

51.4%

Girls

32,527

48.6%

Child Sex Ratio

946

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
53.34%
Muslim
9.93%
Christian
36.21%
Sikh
0.13%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of South Goa stands at 986 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 91.67% while female literacy is at 83.47%, showing a gender gap of 8.20%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 1.22% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 14.47% of total population in South Goa.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 6,40,537, 2,49,590 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 38.97% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 82.78% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 17.22% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,06,616

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
42,974

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
3,90,947

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in GOA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of South Goa district in GOA?

South Goa district in GOA has a total population of 6,40,537 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,22,463 males and 3,18,074 females.

What is the literacy rate of South Goa district?

The overall literacy rate of South Goa district is N/A%. Male literacy is 91.67% and female literacy is 83.47%.

What is the sex ratio in South Goa district?

The sex ratio in South Goa district is 986 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of South Goa district?

South Goa district has 66,906 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 34,379 are boys and 32,527 are girls. The child sex ratio is 946 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in South Goa district?

Out of the total population of 6,40,537, 2,49,590 people (39.0%) are engaged in work activities in South Goa district.