Curca village, Tiswadi taluka | Pincode 403108

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LGD code: 626723
Pincode: 403108
Post office: Goa -velha
Population: 2,518
Households: 560
Literacy rate: 77.5%
Sex ratio: 1044 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 925
Distance to district centre: 14 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Panaji: 6 km
Distance to Mumbai: 416 km
Nearest railway station: Karmali · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Smita Kamat · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Curca compares

By population, Curca ranks #5 of 22 villages in Tiswadi mandal.

Literacy rate

77.5%

−2.9% vs mandal average

Curca: 77.5%
Tiswadi mandal: 80.4%
North Goa district: 81.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,044

+10 vs mandal average

Curca: 1,044
Tiswadi mandal: 1,034

Household size

people per home

4.5

+0.2 vs mandal average

Curca: 4.5
Tiswadi mandal: 4.3

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

Curca at a glance

Curca is a village of 2,518 people in 560 households (Census 2011) in Tiswadi taluka, North Goa district, Goa, the 5th-largest of 22 villages in Tiswadi taluka. Literacy is 78%, 3 points below the taluka average of 80% and the sex ratio is 1,044 women per 1,000 men. It lies 14 km from the North Goa district centre, 22 km from Shiroda, the nearest town, 6 km from Karmali railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 403108, served by Goa -velha post office; the LGD village code is 626723. Mapped within or next to the village: bank. The village votes in St. Andre assembly constituency, represented by MLA Viresh Mukesh Borkar. The population is estimated at 2,969 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Curca · this village	2,518	78%	—
Talaulim · Tiswadi	972	79%	1.4 km NE
Batim · Tiswadi	1,489	82%	1.6 km S
Goa-Velha · Tiswadi	—	—	2.1 km S
Caraim · Tiswadi	202	90%	2.2 km E
Gancim · Tiswadi	519	83%	2.2 km E
Goltim · Tiswadi	1,634	85%	2.2 km E

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Curca

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: No
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PANAJI
Distance to nearest town (km): 8
Distance to district HQ (km): 8
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 270.1
Irrigated area (ha): 1.06
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Curca

LGD code: 626723
Pincode: 403108
Post office: Goa -velha
Population (Census 2011): 2,518
Population (projected 2026): 2,969
Households: 560
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1044
Literacy rate: 77.5%
Coordinates: 15.46082°N, 73.87787°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
Nearest PHC: Dr. Smita Kamat (2.7 km)
Nearest bank: State Bank of India (1.3 km)

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

Curca — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,518

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,969

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

560

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

660

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: 2,518Census 2011
Households: 560Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1044 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,9692026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6602026 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.

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Notable places in Curca

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15 places mapped

Restaurant· 5
Shop· 4
Bank· 1
Church· 1
Temple· 1
Fast food· 1
Bus stop· 1
PHC· 1

Religion

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Church
Our Lady Of Bethlehem Church
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Temple · hindu
Sti Maharudra Hanuman Devasthan
📍 2.2 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

PHC · doctors
Dr. Smita Kamat
📍 2.7 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Bank
State Bank of India
↗ website📍 1.3 km awayOSM
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Shop · convenience
Magandy
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Shop · gift
Holy cross creations
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Shop · convenience
Aniket store
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Restaurant
Sharda bar and restaurant
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Fast food
Sagar
📍 2.3 km awayOSM
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Restaurant
Hotel Renuka
📍 2.4 km awayOSM
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Restaurant
Saint Anthony
📍 2.4 km awayOSM
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Restaurant
Twisty Bear
📍 2.5 km awayOSM
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Shop · car
NEXA
📍 2.5 km awayOSM
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Restaurant
En-Route
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
I1 Last Stop
📍 2.3 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Curca

Mandal centre

Tiswadi · ≈ 2.4 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

North Goa · ≈ 14 km

≈ 28 min by car · 34 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 14,041 people

Shiroda · ≈ 22 km

≈ 46 min by car · 55 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Panaji6 kmcapital
Mumbai416 km
Bengaluru487 km
Hyderabad536 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKarmali6 km
Bus stopI1 Last Stop2 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Smita Kamat3 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India1 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil2 km
CollegeIndian Institute of Technology Goa12 km
Police stationRibandar Police Station5 km

Nearest to the village

Bus stop: I1 Last Stop2.3 km
Health centre: Dr. Smita Kamat2.7 km
Bank / ATM: State Bank of India1.3 km

Village amenities · Census 2011 / OpenStreetMap within 2 km

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Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Curca

3 Churchs, 5 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

⛪Our Lady Of Bethlehem ChurchChurch2.0 km ↗
🛕Sti Maharudra Hanuman DevasthanTemple2.2 km ↗
🛕Church of St. Anne, TalaulimTemple2.4 km ↗
⛪Goa Velha ChurchChurch2.4 km ↗
🛕Sri Sai Prarthna MandirTemple4.1 km ↗
⛪Saint Caetano ChapelChurch4.2 km ↗
🛕Sri Vitthal Mandir Panvel RaibandarTemple4.3 km ↗
🛕Church of St. PeterTemple4.8 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Curca

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

🏫Pilar Mission SeminarySchool2.7 km ↗
🏫Little Angels Primary SchoolSchool3.7 km ↗
🏫Animation and Art SchoolSchool4.6 km ↗

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Quick answers

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What is the pincode of Curca?

The pincode of Curca, Tiswadi taluka, North Goa district, Goa is 403108. The post office is Goa -velha.

Which post office delivers to Curca?

Mail for Curca is delivered through Goa -velha post office, pincode 403108, in Tiswadi taluka, North Goa district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Curca located?

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

What is the population of Curca as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Curca village has a population of 2,518 across 560 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Curca in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Curca in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Curca?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Curca village is 77.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Curca?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Curca village is 1044 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Curca?

The nearest health facility to Curca is Dr. Smita Kamat (~2.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Curca?

12 schemes currently match residents of Curca, 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 Curca from North Goa district centre?

Curca is approximately 14 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 Curca?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Curca village is 626723.

Which is the nearest town to Curca?

Shiroda (population 14,041, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 22 km from Curca in a straight line.

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

Curca ranks 5 of 22 villages in Tiswadi taluka by Census 2011 population (2,518 residents).

How far is Curca from Panaji?

Curca is about 6 km from Panaji in a straight line (the state capital of Goa); by road expect roughly 8 km.

How far is Curca from Mumbai?

Curca is about 416 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 541 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Curca?

Karmali is the nearest railway station to Curca, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Curca?

I1 Last Stop is the nearest bus stop to Curca, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Curca?

Dr. Smita Kamat is the nearest hospital or health centre to Curca, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Curca?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Curca, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Curca?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Curca, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Who is the MLA of Curca?

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

Who is the MP for Curca?

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

Which schools and colleges are near Curca?

Within 5 km of Curca: Pilar Mission Seminary (2.7 km), Little Angels Primary School (3.7 km), Animation and Art School (4.6 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Curca in 2026?

Curca is estimated at 2,969 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,518 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Curca in?

Goa falls in the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Curca 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, 2026-09-11
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)