The Census village code of Velguem is 626762. The village is in Bicholim Taluka, North Goa district, Goa.
Velguem village overview
Velguem is recorded in Bicholim Taluka, North Goa district, Goa. Its Census 2011 village code is 626762. This code helps identify the correct village when names are repeated.
The Census record reports a population of 2,617, 616 households, an area of 324.24 hectares, and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males.
Other reported location details include PIN code 403105, CD block Bicholim, and the nearest reported statutory town is Sanquelim, 10 km away.
Quick facts
- Village
- Velguem
- Village code
- 626762
- Taluka / Sub-District
- Bicholim
- District
- North Goa
- State
- Goa
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 2,617
- Households
- 616
- Sex ratio
- 926 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 324.24 hectares
- Population density
- 807 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 403105
Census code and location hierarchy
The village code is the main Census identifier for Velguem. Use the district and sub-district codes to confirm the record when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 30
- District code
- 585
- Sub-district code
- 05612
- Village code
- 626762
How to read this Velguem village page
Use the identifiers first, then read demographic, facility and land-use sections in their historical source context.
- Confirm the village using its district, sub-district and Census village code.
- Treat population, households, area and sex ratio as Census 2011 values.
- A blank facility field means the available source did not report that detail.
- Verify present-day facilities, boundaries and official use with the relevant authority.
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Velguem |
| Census village code | 626762 |
| State | Goa |
| State code | 30 |
| District | North Goa district |
| District code | 585 |
| Taluka / Sub-District | Bicholim Taluka |
| Sub-district code | 05612 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 2,617 |
| Households | 616 |
| Male population | 1,359 |
| Female population | 1,258 |
| Sex ratio | 926 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 39 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 53 |
| Area | 324.24 hectares |
| Population density | 807 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 403105 |
| CD block | Bicholim |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Sanquelim |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 10 km |
Facilities and amenities in Velguem
These are historical Census 2011 source fields, not a statement of current service availability.
The source reports 31 of 32 selected facility fields. 16 indicate availability or a positive count. 15 indicate absence or a zero count. A blank field only means that the source did not report it.
Reported categories: Education, Health, Water and sanitation, Communication, Transport and roads, Banking and public services, Power
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| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Sub post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 24 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 24 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 24 hours/day |
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| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Forest area | 110.52 hectares |
| Non-agricultural use area | 12 hectares |
| Barren / uncultivable land | 71 hectares |
| Permanent pasture / grazing land | 31.72 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 13 hectares |
| Current fallow land | 10 hectares |
| Net area sown | 38 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 31 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 7 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 4 hectares |
Other villages in this taluka
These links are from the same Taluka. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Velguem in Goa. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Velguem name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Velguem?
The Census village code of Velguem is 626762.
Where is Velguem village?
Velguem village is in Bicholim Taluka (sub-district) of North Goa district, Goa.
What is the population of Velguem?
The source reports a population of 2,617 for Velguem.
What is the sex ratio of Velguem?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Velguem is 926 females per 1,000 males.
This page uses the Goa Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, area, facilities, and PIN code are shown as reported. Sex ratio and population density are calculated only from reported values.