Caraim village, Tiswadi taluka | Pincode 403102

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LGD code: 626707
Pincode: 403102
Post office: Chorao
Population: 202
Households: 44
Literacy rate: 89.6%
Sex ratio: 961 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 68
Distance to district centre: 13 km
Distance to mandal centre: 1 km
Distance to Panaji: 8 km
Distance to Mumbai: 417 km
Nearest railway station: Karmali · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Smita Kamat · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Caraim compares

By population, Caraim ranks #20 of 22 villages in Tiswadi mandal.

Literacy rate

89.6%

+9.2% vs mandal average

Caraim: 89.6%
Tiswadi mandal: 80.4%
North Goa district: 81.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

961

−73 vs mandal average

Caraim: 961
Tiswadi mandal: 1,034

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.3 vs mandal average

Caraim: 4.6
Tiswadi mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Caraim at a glance

Caraim is a village of 202 people in 44 households (Census 2011) in Tiswadi taluka, North Goa district, Goa, the 20th-largest of 22 villages in Tiswadi taluka. Literacy is 90%, 9 points above the taluka average of 80% and the sex ratio is 961 women per 1,000 men. It lies 13 km from the North Goa district centre, 21 km from Shiroda, the nearest town, 4 km from Karmali railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 403102, served by Chorao post office; the LGD village code is 626707. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. Smita Kamat, 5 km away. The village votes in St. Andre assembly constituency, represented by MLA Viresh Mukesh Borkar. The population is estimated at 238 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Caraim · this village	202	90%	—
Gancim · Tiswadi	519	83%	0 km N
Goltim · Tiswadi	1,634	85%	0 km N
Carambolim · Tiswadi	5,179	79%	0.8 km N
Goalim-Moula · Tiswadi	441	82%	1.5 km N
Talaulim · Tiswadi	972	79%	1.6 km NW
Ella · Tiswadi	5,372	80%	1.9 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Caraim

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PANAJI
Distance to nearest town (km): 11
Distance to district HQ (km): 11
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 11
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 54.2
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Caraim

LGD code: 626707
Pincode: 403102
Post office: Chorao
Population (Census 2011): 202
Population (projected 2026): 238
Households: 44
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 961
Literacy rate: 89.6%
Coordinates: 15.45926°N, 73.89872°E
Lok Sabha constituency: North Goa
Vidhan Sabha constituency: St. Andre
Member of Parliament: Shripad Naik
Member of Legislative Assembly: Viresh Mukesh Borkar
Block / Mandal: Tiswadi

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the North Goa district level

Then & Now

Caraim — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

202

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

238

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 202Census 2011
Households: 44Census 2011
Literacy rate: 89.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 961 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2382026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 522026 projection
Active job cards: 3,510MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,406MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 11,75,888ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 849NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 92.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 100.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 87.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 40.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · North Goa district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 240PMAY-G · 240 of 257 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · North Goa district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,800Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · North Goa district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Caraim

Mandal centre

Tiswadi · ≈ 1.0 km

≈ 2 min by car · 2 min by bike

Directions

District centre

North Goa · ≈ 13 km

≈ 27 min by car · 33 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 14,041 people

Shiroda · ≈ 21 km

≈ 43 min by car · 51 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Panaji8 kmcapital
Mumbai417 km
Bengaluru485 km
Hyderabad534 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKarmali4 km
Bus stopAgaçaim Market Bus Station3 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Smita Kamat5 km
ATM / bankIng Vysya Bank2 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil3 km
CollegeIndian Institute of Technology Goa9 km
Police stationAgaçaim Police Station5 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Caraim

6 Temples, 2 Churchs mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Church of St. Anne, TalaulimTemple2.2 km ↗
🛕Shree Shashti Shantadurga DevasthanTemple3.4 km ↗
⛪Goa Velha ChurchChurch3.7 km ↗
🛕Shree Gomanteshwar MandirTemple3.9 km ↗
⛪Our Lady Of Bethlehem ChurchChurch4.2 km ↗
🛕Sti Maharudra Hanuman DevasthanTemple4.5 km ↗
🛕Church of St. PeterTemple4.6 km ↗
🛕Church of St. Augustine, GoaTemple4.6 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Caraim

2 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Pilar Mission SeminarySchool1.9 km ↗
🏫Little Angels Primary SchoolSchool3.0 km ↗

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What is the pincode of Caraim?

The pincode of Caraim, Tiswadi taluka, North Goa district, Goa is 403102. The post office is Chorao.

Which post office delivers to Caraim?

Mail for Caraim is delivered through Chorao post office, pincode 403102, in Tiswadi taluka, North Goa district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Caraim located?

Caraim is a village in Tiswadi taluka of North Goa district, Goa, India.

What is the population of Caraim as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Caraim village has a population of 202 across 44 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Caraim in?

Caraim falls under the North Goa Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Goa.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Caraim in?

Caraim falls under the St. Andre assembly constituency (AC #14) of Goa.

What is the literacy rate in Caraim?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Caraim village is 89.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Caraim?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Caraim village is 961 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Caraim?

12 schemes currently match residents of Caraim, including Dayanand Social Security Scheme, Griha Aadhar Scheme, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Caraim from North Goa district centre?

Caraim is approximately 13 km (straight-line) from the centre of North Goa district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Caraim?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Caraim village is 626707.

Which is the nearest town to Caraim?

Shiroda (population 14,041, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 21 km from Caraim in a straight line.

How big is Caraim compared to other villages in Tiswadi taluka?

Caraim ranks 20 of 22 villages in Tiswadi taluka by Census 2011 population (202 residents).

How far is Caraim from Panaji?

Caraim is about 8 km from Panaji in a straight line (the state capital of Goa); by road expect roughly 11 km.

How far is Caraim from Mumbai?

Caraim is about 417 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 541 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Caraim?

Karmali is the nearest railway station to Caraim, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Caraim?

Agaçaim Market Bus Station is the nearest bus stop to Caraim, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Caraim?

Dr. Smita Kamat is the nearest hospital or health centre to Caraim, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Caraim?

Ing Vysya Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Caraim, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Caraim?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Caraim, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Who is the MLA of Caraim?

Caraim falls under St. Andre assembly constituency (AC 14). The sitting MLA is Viresh Mukesh Borkar (Revolutionary Goans Party).

Who is the MP for Caraim?

Caraim is in North Goa Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Shripad Naik (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Caraim?

Within 5 km of Caraim: Pilar Mission Seminary (1.9 km), Little Angels Primary School (3.0 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Caraim in 2026?

Caraim is estimated at 238 people in 2026, up about 18% from 202 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Caraim in?

Goa falls in the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Caraim in North Goa district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-12
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)