Colva Population

As per the 2011 Census, Colva Village has a population of 3.14 k (3,141) with 1.57 k (1,566) males and 1.58 k (1,575) females.The sex ratio in Colva is 1006, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Colva Village is 294 (294) which is 9.36% of Colva Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Colva Village is 1056 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Colva village is listed as part of the Salcete Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the South Goa District in the state of GOA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.14 k

Toatl Population

1.57 k

Male Population

1.58 k

Female Population

Colva Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Colva Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.40 k (3,403), indicating a 8.33% increased from Colva 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.69 k, and the estimated female population is 1.72 k.

Colva Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Colva Village estimated population is projected to be 3.42 k (3,420), projecting a 8.87% increased from Colva 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.70 k, and the estimated female population is 1.73 k.

Colva Literacy Rate

Colva Village has a literacy rate of 87.85% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Colva Village is 91.43 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Colva Village is 84.27 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Colva

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 87.85 91.43 84.27
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 87.85 91.43 84.27

Colva Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Colva Village is 24 (24) with 13 (13) males and 11 (11) females, which is 0.76% of Colva Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 847 females for every 1000 males.

Colva Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Colva Village is 16 (16) with 12 (12) males and 4 (4) females, which is 0.51% of Colva Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 334 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Colva

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1006
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1006

Colva Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Colva Village are 810 (810).

Colva Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Colva Village, there are about 1.10 k (1,097) workers, making up nearly 34.93% of the Colva Village total population. Out of these, around 821 (821) are male workers, and about 276 (276) are female workers.

Colva - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.40 k (3,403) 8.33%
2025 3.42 k (3,420) 8.87% 0.54 %
2026 3.44 k (3,437) 9.42% 0.55 %
2027 3.45 k (3,452) 9.9% 0.48 %
2028 3.47 k (3,467) 10.38% 0.48 %
2029 3.48 k (3,482) 10.85% 0.47 %
2030 3.50 k (3,497) 11.33% 0.48 %
2031 3.51 k (3,510) 11.74% 0.41 %
2032 3.52 k (3,523) 12.15% 0.41 %
2033 3.54 k (3,536) 12.56% 0.41 %
2034 3.55 k (3,547) 12.9% 0.34 %
2035 3.56 k (3,560) 13.31% 0.41 %
2036 3.57 k (3,572) 13.72% 0.41 %

Projected estimates indicate that Colva Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.57 k (3,572), with a male population of 1.76 k (1,761) and a female population of 1.81 k (1,813). This reflects a total growth of 13.72% from Colva Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.45%.

Colva Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Majorda 2,813
2 Utorda 2,018
3 Gonsua 222
4 Betalbatim 3,551
5 Gandaulim 438
6 Vanelim 1,860
7 Seraulim 3,250
8 Duncolim 748
9 Rachol 1,686
10 Macasana 1,972

Colva Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Colva is 3.14 k (3,141).

The estimated population of Colva in 2024 is approximately 3.40 k (3,403).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Colva is 24 (0.76%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 16 (0.51%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Colva is 87.85%, with male literacy at 91.43% and female literacy at 84.27%.

The sex ratio in Colva is 1006 females for every 1000 males.

Colva population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.45% up to 2036.