Canacona Population
As per the 2011 Census, Canacona Tehsil has a population of 45.17 k (45,172) with 22.53 k (22,532) males and 22.64 k (22,640) females.The sex ratio in Canacona is 1005, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Canacona Tehsil is 4.64 k (4,635) which is 10.26% of Canacona Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Canacona Tehsil is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Canacona Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the South Goa District in the state of GOA in India.
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Canacona Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Canacona Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 48.93 k (48,934), indicating a 8.33% increased from Canacona's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 24.26 k, and the estimated female population is 24.68 k.
Canacona Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Canacona Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 49.18 k (49,181), projecting a 8.87% increased from Canacona's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 24.39 k, and the estimated female population is 24.83 k.
Canacona Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Canacona Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 36.35 k (36,349), accounting for 80.47% of the Canacona Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 18.52 k (18,519), and the Hindu female population is around 17.83 k (17,830).
Canacona Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Canacona Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 7.99 k (7,994), accounting for 17.7% of the Canacona Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 3.57 k (3,571), and the Christian female population is around 4.42 k (4,423).
Canacona Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 36,349 | 80.47% |
| Christian | 7,994 | 17.7% |
| Muslim | 763 | 1.69% |
| Religion not stated | 28 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 15 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 13 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 7 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationCanacona Urban Population
The Urban population of Canacona Tehsil is 12.43 k (12,434), with 6.29 k (6,294) being males and 6.14 k (6,140) being females, making up 27.53% of the Canacona total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Canacona Rural Population
The Rural population of Canacona Tehsil is 32.74 k (32,738), with 16.24 k (16,238) being males and 16.50 k (16,500) being females, making up 72.47% of the Canacona total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Canacona Literacy Rate
Canacona Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.68% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Canacona Tehsil is 90.02 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Canacona Tehsil is 79.39 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Canacona Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.31%, while in the rural regions of Canacona Tehsil, it is around 82.91%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Canacona
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.68 | 90.02 | 79.39 |
| Urban Area | 89.31 | 93.09 | 85.47 |
| Rural Area | 82.91 | 88.83 | 77.12 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Canacona
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83.38 | 89.2 | 77.37 |
| Christian | 90.57 | 94.43 | 87.52 |
| Muslim | 83.94 | 88.67 | 78.5 |
| Religion not stated | 80.77 | 84.62 | 76.92 |
Canacona Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Canacona Tehsil is 173 (173) with 81 (81) males and 92 (92) females, which is 0.38% of Canacona Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1136 females for every 1000 males.
Canacona Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Canacona Tehsil is 13.66 k (13,657) with 7.16 k (7,155) males and 6.50 k (6,502) females, which is 30.23% of Canacona Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Canacona
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1005 |
| Urban Area | 976 |
| Rural Area | 1017 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Canacona
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 963 |
| Christian | 1239 |
| Muslim | 866 |
| Religion not stated | 1000 |
Canacona Area & Households
The Total Area of Canacona Tehsil is 352.04 Square KM, with a population density of 128 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Canacona Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Canacona Tehsil are 8.The Total Number of households in Canacona Tehsil are 10.24 k(10,239).
Canacona Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Canacona Tehsil, there are about 19.05 k (19,048) workers, making up nearly 42.17% of the Canacona Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 12.45 k (12,454) are male workers, and about 6.59 k (6,594) are female workers.
Canacona - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.93 k (48,934) | 8.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 49.18 k (49,181) | 8.87% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 49.43 k (49,428) | 9.42% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 49.64 k (49,643) | 9.9% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 49.86 k (49,859) | 10.38% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 50.08 k (50,075) | 10.85% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 50.29 k (50,291) | 11.33% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 50.48 k (50,476) | 11.74% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 50.66 k (50,661) | 12.15% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 50.85 k (50,846) | 12.56% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 51.00 k (51,000) | 12.9% | 0.34 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 51.19 k (51,185) | 13.31% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 51.37 k (51,370) | 13.72% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Canacona Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 51.37 k (51,370), with a male population of 25.33 k (25,326) and a female population of 26.05 k (26,054). This reflects a total growth of 13.72% from Canacona Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.45%.