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Colva is a village in Salcete Taluka of South Goa district in Goa. Its Census location code is 626897.

About Colva village record

The source record places Colva in Salcete Taluka of South Goa district, Goa. Its Census village code is 626897.

The Census 2011 record reports population 3,141, 810 households, area 287 hectares, PIN code 403708.

Quick facts

Village
Colva
Village code
626897
Taluka / Sub-District
Salcete
District
South Goa
State
Goa
Census year
2011
Population
3,141
Households
810
Sex ratio
1,006 females per 1,000 males
Area
287 hectares
Population density
1,094 people per sq. km
PIN code
403708

Census code and location hierarchy

For Colva, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Taluka when another village has a similar name.

State code
30
District code
586
Sub-district code
05616
Village code
626897
Colva village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameColva
Census village code626897
StateGoa
State code30
DistrictSouth Goa
District code586
Taluka / Sub-DistrictSalcete
Sub-district code05616
Census year2011
Population3,141
Households810
Male population1,566
Female population1,575
Sex ratio1,006 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population24
Scheduled Tribes population16
Area287 hectares
Population density1,094 people per sq. km
PIN code403708
CD blockSalcete
Gram panchayatThis detail is not reported in the available source data.
Nearest statutory townMargao
Nearest statutory town distance5 km

Facilities and amenities in Colva

The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.

Census 2011 facilities reported for Colva
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre0 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary0 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital0 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterNot available in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexAvailable in village
CommunicationPost officeNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationSub post officeNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationMobile phone coverageNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Transport and roadsPucca roadAvailable in village
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesATMAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesPDS shopNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesASHA workerThis detail is not reported in the available source data.
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 24 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyAvailable in village; 24 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 24 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Colva
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area43 hectares
Culturable waste land7 hectares
Net area sown237 hectares
Total unirrigated land206.20 hectares
Irrigated area30.80 hectares

Other villages in this taluka

These links are from the same Taluka. They are not ranked by road distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Colva?

The Census village code of Colva is 626897.

Where is Colva village?

Colva village is in Salcete Taluka (sub-district) of South Goa district, Goa.

What is the population of Colva?

The source reports a population of 3,141 for Colva.

What is the sex ratio of Colva?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Colva is 1,006 females per 1,000 males.

Source note:

This page is based on the Goa Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.

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