Nirancal village, Ponda taluka | Pincode 403401

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LGD code: 626861
Pincode: 403401
Post office: Ponda
Population: 1,772
Households: 406
Literacy rate: 77.3%
Sex ratio: 1014 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 640
Distance to district centre: 10 km
Distance to mandal centre: 13 km
Distance to Panaji: 31 km
Distance to Mumbai: 432 km
Nearest railway station: Sanvordem Curchorem · 12 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Nagarsekar · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Nirancal compares

By population, Nirancal ranks #14 of 22 villages in Ponda mandal.

Literacy rate

77.3%

−1.9% vs mandal average

Nirancal: 77.3%
Ponda mandal: 79.2%
South Goa district: 78.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,014

+39 vs mandal average

Nirancal: 1,014
Ponda mandal: 975

Household size

people per home

4.4

Same as the mandal average

Nirancal: 4.4
Ponda mandal: 4.4

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

Nirancal at a glance

Nirancal is a village of 1,772 people in 406 households (Census 2011) in Ponda taluka, South Goa district, Goa, the 14th-largest of 22 villages in Ponda taluka. Literacy is 77%, 2 points below the taluka average of 79% and the sex ratio is 1,014 women per 1,000 men. It lies 10 km from the South Goa district centre, 8 km from Shiroda, the nearest town, 12 km from Sanvordem Curchorem railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 403401, served by Ponda post office; the LGD village code is 626861. Mapped within or next to the village: post office. The village votes in Priol assembly constituency, represented by MLA Govind Shepu Gaude. The population is estimated at 2,089 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Nirancal · this village	1,772	77%	—
Conxem · Ponda	186	74%	2.4 km SW
Codli · Dharbandora	3,801	78%	4.5 km E
Piliem · Dharbandora	4,058	72%	4.9 km N
Darbandora · Dharbandora	2,991	76%	5 km NE
Betora · Ponda	6,133	74%	5.3 km W
Shiroda · Ponda	14,041	80%	7.7 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Nirancal

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 5
Middle school: 0
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: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PONDA
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 43
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 1,175.25
Irrigated area (ha): 592.23
Forest area (ha): 59.82

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

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Key facts — Nirancal

LGD code: 626861
Pincode: 403401
Post office: Ponda
Population (Census 2011): 1,772
Population (projected 2026): 2,089
Households: 406
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1014
Literacy rate: 77.3%
Coordinates: 15.36667°N, 74.08333°E
Lok Sabha constituency: North Goa
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Priol
Member of Parliament: Shripad Naik
Member of Legislative Assembly: Govind Shepu Gaude
Block / Mandal: Ponda
Nearest post office: Nirankal Post Office (0.7 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 South Goa district level

Then & Now

Nirancal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,772

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,089

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

406

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

479

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: 1,772Census 2011
Households: 406Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1014 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0892026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4792026 projection
Active job cards: 3,311MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,269MGNREGA · 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: 819NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 93.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 100.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 88.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 37.6%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 · South Goa district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 240PMAY-G · 240 of 257 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · South Goa district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,800Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · South 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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Notable places in Nirancal

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Nirankal Post Office
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Getting there

How to reach Nirancal

Mandal centre

Ponda · ≈ 13 km

≈ 27 min by car · 32 min by bike

Directions

District centre

South Goa · ≈ 10 km

≈ 21 min by car · 25 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 14,041 people

Shiroda · ≈ 7.7 km

≈ 16 min by car · 19 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Panaji31 kmcapital
Mumbai432 km
Bengaluru463 km
Hyderabad521 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSanvordem Curchorem12 km
Bus stopCodli Tisk5 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Nagarsekar6 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India4 km
Petrol pumpHp petrol bunk5 km
CollegeIndian Institute of Technology Goa13 km
Police stationTisk Police Station6 km

Village amenities · Census 2011 / OpenStreetMap within 2 km

✓ Post office

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Nirancal

3 Temples, 1 Church mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Shri Mana Guru SatonTemple3.8 km ↗
🛕Siddhanath TempleTemple4.0 km ↗
⛪Our Lady of Fatima ChapelChurch4.8 km ↗
🛕Dattatraya TempleTemple4.9 km ↗

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People often ask about Nirancal

What is the pincode of Nirancal?

The pincode of Nirancal, Ponda taluka, South Goa district, Goa is 403401. The post office is Ponda.

Which post office delivers to Nirancal?

Mail for Nirancal is delivered through Ponda post office, pincode 403401, in Ponda taluka, South Goa district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Nirancal located?

Nirancal is a village in Ponda taluka of South Goa district, Goa, India.

What is the population of Nirancal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Nirancal village has a population of 1,772 across 406 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Nirancal in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Nirancal in?

Nirancal falls under the Priol assembly constituency (AC #20) of Goa.

What is the literacy rate in Nirancal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Nirancal village is 77.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Nirancal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Nirancal village is 1014 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Nirancal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Nirancal, 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 Nirancal from South Goa district centre?

Nirancal is approximately 10 km (straight-line) from the centre of South Goa district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Nirancal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nirancal village is 626861.

Which is the nearest town to Nirancal?

Shiroda (population 14,041, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 8 km from Nirancal in a straight line.

How big is Nirancal compared to other villages in Ponda taluka?

Nirancal ranks 14 of 22 villages in Ponda taluka by Census 2011 population (1,772 residents).

How far is Nirancal from Panaji?

Nirancal is about 31 km from Panaji in a straight line (the state capital of Goa); by road expect roughly 40 km.

How far is Nirancal from Mumbai?

Nirancal is about 432 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 561 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Nirancal?

Sanvordem Curchorem is the nearest railway station to Nirancal, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Nirancal?

Codli Tisk is the nearest bus stop to Nirancal, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nirancal?

Dr. Nagarsekar is the nearest hospital or health centre to Nirancal, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Nirancal?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Nirancal, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Nirancal?

Hp petrol bunk is the nearest petrol pump to Nirancal, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Who is the MLA of Nirancal?

Nirancal falls under Priol assembly constituency (AC 20). The sitting MLA is Govind Shepu Gaude (BJP).

Who is the MP for Nirancal?

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

What is the population of Nirancal in 2026?

Nirancal is estimated at 2,089 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,772 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Nirancal in?

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