Salcete Population
As per the 2011 Census, Salcete Tehsil has a population of 2.94 Lac (2,94,464) with 1.45 Lac (1,45,448) males and 1.49 Lac (1,49,016) females.The sex ratio in Salcete is 1025, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Salcete Tehsil is 30.21 k (30,208) which is 10.26% of Salcete Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Salcete Tehsil is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Salcete Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the South Goa District in the state of GOA in India.
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Salcete Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Salcete Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.19 Lac (3,18,986), indicating a 8.33% increased from Salcete's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.62 Lac.
Salcete Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Salcete Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.21 Lac (3,20,594), projecting a 8.87% increased from Salcete's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.63 Lac.
Salcete Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in Salcete Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 1.58 Lac (1,57,744), accounting for 53.57% of the Salcete Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 73.20 k (73,198), and the Christian female population is around 84.55 k (84,546).
Salcete Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Salcete Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.02 Lac (1,01,921), accounting for 34.61% of the Salcete Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 54.18 k (54,175), and the Hindu female population is around 47.75 k (47,746).
Salcete Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 1,57,744 | 53.57% |
| Hindu | 1,01,921 | 34.61% |
| Muslim | 33,522 | 11.38% |
| Religion not stated | 412 | 0.14% |
| Jain | 384 | 0.13% |
| Buddhist | 274 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 168 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 39 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSalcete Urban Population
The Urban population of Salcete Tehsil is 2.12 Lac (2,12,464), with 1.06 Lac (1,06,349) being males and 1.06 Lac (1,06,115) being females, making up 72.15% of the Salcete total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 998 females for every 1000 males.
Salcete Rural Population
The Rural population of Salcete Tehsil is 82.00 k (82,000), with 39.10 k (39,099) being males and 42.90 k (42,901) being females, making up 27.85% of the Salcete total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1098 females for every 1000 males.
Salcete Literacy Rate
Salcete Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.34% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Salcete Tehsil is 92.63 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Salcete Tehsil is 86.15 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Salcete Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.56%, while in the rural regions of Salcete Tehsil, it is around 88.77%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Salcete
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.34 | 92.63 | 86.15 |
| Urban Area | 89.56 | 92.63 | 86.5 |
| Rural Area | 88.77 | 92.64 | 85.29 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Salcete
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 89.15 | 92.94 | 85.93 |
| Hindu | 90.93 | 93.64 | 87.84 |
| Muslim | 85.04 | 87.87 | 81.96 |
| Religion not stated | 90.42 | 90.98 | 90.05 |
Salcete Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Salcete Tehsil is 3.44 k (3,443) with 1.70 k (1,701) males and 1.74 k (1,742) females, which is 1.17% of Salcete Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1025 females for every 1000 males.
Salcete Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Salcete Tehsil is 32.56 k (32,562) with 15.31 k (15,307) males and 17.26 k (17,255) females, which is 11.06% of Salcete Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1128 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Salcete
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1025 |
| Urban Area | 998 |
| Rural Area | 1098 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Salcete
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 1156 |
| Hindu | 882 |
| Muslim | 921 |
| Religion not stated | 1513 |
Salcete Area & Households
The Total Area of Salcete Tehsil is 298.16 Square KM, with a population density of 988 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Salcete Tehsil are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Salcete Tehsil are 35.The Total Number of households in Salcete Tehsil are 71.72 k(71,717).
Salcete Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Salcete Tehsil, there are about 1.08 Lac (1,08,209) workers, making up nearly 36.75% of the Salcete Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 78.41 k (78,412) are male workers, and about 29.80 k (29,797) are female workers.
Salcete - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.19 Lac (3,18,986) | 8.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.21 Lac (3,20,594) | 8.87% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.22 Lac (3,22,202) | 9.42% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,609) | 9.9% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,016) | 10.38% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.26 Lac (3,26,423) | 10.85% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.28 Lac (3,27,830) | 11.33% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,036) | 11.74% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.30 Lac (3,30,242) | 12.15% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.31 Lac (3,31,448) | 12.56% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.32 Lac (3,32,453) | 12.9% | 0.34 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.34 Lac (3,33,659) | 13.31% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,865) | 13.72% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Salcete Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.35 Lac (3,34,865), with a male population of 1.63 Lac (1,63,482) and a female population of 1.71 Lac (1,71,482). This reflects a total growth of 13.72% from Salcete Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.45%.