Macasana — Salcete, South Goa, Goa

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LGD code: 626902
Pincode: 403709
Population: 1,972
Households: 503
Literacy rate: 79.7%
Sex ratio: 1241 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 487

Key facts — Macasana

LGD code: 626902
Pincode: 403709
Population (Census 2011): 1,972
Population (projected 2026): 2,325
Households: 503
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1241
Literacy rate: 79.7%
Coordinates: 15.28988°N, 74.06060°E
Lok Sabha constituency: South Goa
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Navelim
Member of Parliament: Viriato Fernandes
Block / Mandal: Salcete
Nearest bank: Syndicate Bank (0.4 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

Macasana — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,972

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,325

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

503

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

593

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: 1,972Census 2011
Households: 503Census 2011
Literacy rate: 79.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1241 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3252026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5932026 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 Macasana

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

11 places mapped

Church· 4
Restaurant· 2
Bank· 1
High school· 1
Hospital· 1
School· 1
Shop· 1

Religion

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Church · roman_catholic
Novo Bazaar Chapel
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Church
St.Anthony Church
📍 1.3 km awayOSM
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Church
St.Francis Xavier Chapel
📍 2.0 km awayOSM
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Church
St. Francis Xavier Church
📍 145 m awayOSM
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Education

High school
St. Anthony High School
📍 1.3 km awayOSM
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School
Trinity primary school
📍 2.2 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Baracho Hospital
📍 3.0 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Bank
Syndicate Bank
↗ website📍 412 m awayOSM
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Restaurant
Azavedo Bar & Restaurant
📍 2.1 km awayOSM
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Restaurant
Sangela Restaurant
📍 1.1 km awayOSM
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Shop · supermarket
Combi
📍 2.3 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Macasana?

The pincode of Macasana, Salcete mandal, South Goa district, Goa is 403709.

In which district is Macasana located?

Macasana is a village in Salcete mandal of South Goa district, Goa, India.

What is the population of Macasana as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Macasana village has a population of 1,972 across 503 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Macasana in?

Macasana falls under the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Goa.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Macasana in?

Macasana falls under the Navelim assembly constituency (AC #33) of Goa.

What is the literacy rate in Macasana?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Macasana village is 79.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Macasana?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Macasana village is 1241 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Macasana?

The nearest health facility to Macasana is Baracho Hospital (~3.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Macasana?

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

What is the LGD code of Macasana?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Macasana village is 626902.

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