North Goa
District in Goa
Population
6.5 Lakh
State: 14.6 Lakh
Area
1,417 km²
Literacy Rate
81.1%
State: 79.9%
Sex Ratio
969
State: 973
Density
460 /km²
State: 401 /km²
North Goa is a district in Goa with a population of 6.5 Lakh spread across 1,417 sq km. Its literacy rate of 81.1% is above the state average of 79.9% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 973.
Demographics
Indicator
District
State Avg
National
Population Density
460 /km²
▲
401 /km²
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
969
▼
973
943
Literacy Rate
81.1%
▲
79.9%
63.0%
SC Population
2.4%
▲
1.7%
16.6%
ST Population
4.4%
▼
10.2%
8.7%
Worker Participation
39.6%
▲
39.6%
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
District
State Avg
National
Child Stunting
24.2%
▼
26.9%
33.2%
Child Wasting
17.7%
▼
20.2%
18.4%
Underweight Children
25.8%
▲
22.6%
29.1%
Child Anaemia
55.2%
▲
51.7%
65.2%
Women Anaemia
40.0%
▲
38.4%
55.3%
Full Vaccination
78.6%
—
78.6%
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
99.6%
▼
99.9%
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
87.7%
▼
88.0%
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
96.7%
▲
96.4%
54.6%
Health Insurance
64.8%
▼
66.7%
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
98.1%
▼
98.7%
93.6%
Electricity Access
100.0%
—
100.0%
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
District
State Avg
National
Child Marriage
7.5%
▲
5.1%
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
2.7%
▼
2.8%
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
6.5%
▼
7.0%
14.1%
Female Work Gap
35.2%
▲
34.8%
23.9%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
District
State Avg
National
MSME Density
83.3 per 1k pop
▼
113.6 per 1k pop
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs
54.3k
▲
45.1k
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
17.5%
▲
16.9%
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
District
State Avg
National
Pending Cases
6468 per lakh
▼
6595 per lakh
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
16.1%
▲
9.0%
35.5%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
0.97
▲
0.81
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
District
State Avg
National
SC/ST Atrocities
4.0 per lakh
—
4.0 per lakh
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
0.0 per lakh
—
0.0 per lakh
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
4.0 per lakh
—
4.0 per lakh
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
19.0 per lakh
—
19.0 per lakh
55.7 per lakh
All Indicators
| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3.3 L | 2.5 L | 8 L | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Households | 1.5 L | 1.1 L | 3.2 L | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Literacy | 2.8 L | 2.1 L | 5.6 L | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Children | 31,976 | 24,820 | 1.1 L | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Scheduled Castes | 7,743 | 4,209 | 1.4 L | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Scheduled Tribes | 14,276 | 24,316 | 73,030.1 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Worker Participation | 1.9 L | 1.4 L | 4.2 L | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Cultivators | 5,483 | 4,955.333 | 94,025.601 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Agricultural Laborers | 2,640 | 2,177.333 | 71,160.644 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Other Workers | 1.5 L | 1.1 L | 1.7 L | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Sex Ratio | 969.226 | 974.147 | 949.448 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 936.452 | 943.088 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Female Literacy Gap | 6.5 | 7.0 | 14.1 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Female Work Gap | 35.2 | 34.8 | 23.9 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Hospitals & Health Centres | 39 | 27.3 | 26.8 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
| Schools | 473 | 349.667 | 448.822 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
| Banking | 243 | 166 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
| Child Stunting | 24.2% | 26.9% | 33.2% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Wasting | 17.7% | 20.2% | 18.4% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Underweight | 25.8% | 22.6% | 29.1% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Anaemia | 55.2% | 51.7% | 65.2% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Women Anaemia | 40.0% | 38.4% | 55.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Full Vaccination | 78.6% | 78.6% | 77.4% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Institutional Births | 99.6% | 99.9% | 88.5% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Improved Sanitation | 87.7% | 88.0% | 72.4% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Clean Cooking Fuel | 96.7% | 96.4% | 54.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Health Insurance | 64.8% | 66.7% | 41.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Drinking Water | 98.1% | 98.7% | 93.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Electricity Access | 100.0% | 100.0% | 97.0% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Iodized Salt | 98.1% | 97.3% | 95.0% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Women Literacy | 92.4% | 93.3% | 73.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 72.0% | 71.3% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Marriage | 7.5% | 5.1% | 20.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Teen Pregnancy | 2.7% | 2.8% | 6.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 97.3% | 96.6% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| 4+ Antenatal Visits | 91.3% | 94.4% | 60.4% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| C-Section Rate | 39.5% | 39.4% | 23.0% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Exclusive Breastfeeding | — | — | 66.0% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| ORS for Diarrhoea | — | — | 61.8% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Hypertension | 28.3% | 26.1% | 25.0% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Diabetes | 24.9% | 23.8% | 14.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 19.2% | 17.7% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Pending Cases per Lakh | 6,468.479 | 6,595.473 | 3,585.273 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Cases Delayed in Disposal | 16.1% | 9.0% | 35.5% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Chronic Backlog (5+ Yr) | 23.8% | 21.3% | 19.5% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Monthly Disposal Ratio | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Case Density | 42,186 | 29,474 | 64,978.341 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Women's Court Cases | 12.1% | 16.9% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Cases at Evidence Stage | 41.2% | 43.7% | 39.0% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Climate Vulnerability Index | — | — | 0.6 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | — | — | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Food Grain Yield Variability | — | — | 0.3 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Infant Mortality Rate (CVI 2021) | — | — | 56.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 78.8% | 79.9% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Agricultural Intensity | 24.2% | 54.1% | 49.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Fallow Ratio | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| SC/ST Land Equity Gap | -3.5 | 28.7 | 11.3 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Holdings per 1,000 People | 47.2 | 111.428 | 157.705 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Cultivated Land per Capita | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Leased Area Share | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Land Gini Coefficient | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Sowing Efficiency | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Uncultivated Ratio | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MSME Density | 83.3 | 113.64 | 42.6 | Udyam Registration (MSME) (2026) |
| Total MSMEs | 54,346 | 45,119.5 | 61,725.66 | Udyam Registration (MSME) (2026) |
| Manufacturing Share | 17.5% | 16.9% | 24.9% | Udyam Registration (MSME) (2026) |
| Small Enterprise Share | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | Udyam Registration (MSME) (2026) |
| POCSO Cases | 4 | 4 | 89.0 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| SC/ST Atrocities | 4 | 4 | 17.4 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Domestic Violence | — | — | 12.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Drug Crimes (NDPS) | 52 | 24 | 147.763 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Cybercrime | 19 | 19 | 55.7 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Environmental Crimes | — | — | 10.4 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Safety-Relevant Crime Rate | 4 | 4 | 93.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Blood Banks per Lakh | 2 | 1.3 | 4.1 | eRaktKosh Blood Bank Registry (2024) |
| Biogas Plants per Lakh | — | — | 1.3 | GOBARdhan Biogas Plants (2026) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of North Goa district?
North Goa has a population of 6.5 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 460 people per sq km across 1,417 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of North Goa?
North Goa has a literacy rate of 81.1%, which is above the Goa average of 79.9% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does North Goa compare to Goa?
North Goa has a sex ratio of 969 (below state average of 973) and a literacy rate of 81.1% (above state average of 79.9%).
What data sources are used for North Goa?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.
Data Sources
Census 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)
RBI BSR (2026)