Rachol — Salcete, South Goa, Goa

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LGD code: 626901
Pincode: 403719
Population: 1,686
Households: 382
Literacy rate: 77.7%
Sex ratio: 1039 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 507

Key facts — Rachol

LGD code: 626901
Pincode: 403719
Population (Census 2011): 1,686
Population (projected 2026): 1,988
Households: 382
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1039
Literacy rate: 77.7%
Coordinates: 15.30825°N, 74.00446°E
Lok Sabha constituency: South Goa
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Navelim
Member of Parliament: Viriato Fernandes
Block / Mandal: Salcete
Nearest PHC: Madhavbaug Multidisciplinary Cardic Care Clinic (2.6 km)
Nearest bank: State Bank of India (1.8 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

Rachol — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,686

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,988

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

382

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

450

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: 1,686Census 2011
Households: 382Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1039 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,9882026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4502026 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 Rachol

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

20 places mapped

Shop· 6
Bank· 3
Church· 3
PHC· 2
Temple· 2
High school· 1
Hospital· 1
Restaurant· 1
School· 1

Religion

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Church
Handdi Khuris
📍 1.1 km awayOSM
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Church
Holy Family Chapel
📍 1.0 km awayOSM
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Church
St. Rita's Church
📍 1.9 km awayOSM
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Church of Our Lady of the Snows
📍 648 m awayOSM
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Temple
Shri Shantadurga Chamundeshwari Temple
📍 2.6 km awayOSM
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Education

High school
St . Rita’s High School
🕒 Mo-Sa 08:00-13:45📍 1.9 km awayOSM
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School
Little freshers primary school
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
PHC, Curtorim
📍 2.8 km awayOSM
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PHC · doctors
Dr. Neelam Borkar
📍 3.1 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Madhavbaug Multidisciplinary Cardic Care Clinic
📍 2.6 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Bank
Central Bank of India
📍 2.8 km awayOSM
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Bank
HDFC BANK
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Bank
State Bank of India
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Restaurant
Esperanza
📍 191 m awayOSM
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Shop · supermarket
Alcino
📍 2.8 km awayOSM
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Shop · computer
C Comm Computers
📍 3.0 km awayOSM
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Shop · houseware
Godrej Mattresses
📍 2.1 km awayOSM
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Shop · confectionery
Gokul Sweets & Dry Fruits
📍 2.7 km awayOSM
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Shop · supermarket
Mapari
📍 2.8 km awayOSM
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Shop · tyres
Nawfal corner
📍 2.5 km awayOSM
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People often ask about Rachol

What is the pincode of Rachol?

The pincode of Rachol, Salcete mandal, South Goa district, Goa is 403719.

In which district is Rachol located?

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

What is the population of Rachol as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Rachol village has a population of 1,686 across 382 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rachol in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Rachol in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Rachol?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Rachol village is 77.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Rachol?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Rachol village is 1039 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Rachol?

The nearest health facility to Rachol is Madhavbaug Multidisciplinary Cardic Care Clinic (~2.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rachol?

12 schemes currently match residents of Rachol, 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 Rachol?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rachol village is 626901.

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