Velim — Salcete, South Goa, Goa

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LGD code: 626921
Pincode: 403723
Population: 5,955
Households: 1,536
Literacy rate: 77.9%
Sex ratio: 1123 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,950

Key facts — Velim

LGD code: 626921
Pincode: 403723
Population (Census 2011): 5,955
Population (projected 2026): 7,021
Households: 1,536
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1123
Literacy rate: 77.9%
Coordinates: 15.16575°N, 73.97425°E
Lok Sabha constituency: South Goa
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Navelim
Member of Parliament: Viriato Fernandes
Block / Mandal: Salcete
Nearest PHC: Dr. Shruti R Dessai - Homeopathic Consultant (1.4 km)
Nearest bank: Bank of India-Velim (0.2 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

Velim — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,955

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

7,021

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,536

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,811

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: 5,955Census 2011
Households: 1,536Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1123 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7,0212026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,8112026 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 Velim

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

43 places mapped

Shop· 18
Restaurant· 9
Bank· 4
Church· 3
ATM· 2
Pharmacy· 2
Bus stop· 1
Fuel· 1
High school· 1
PHC· 1
School· 1

Religion

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Church
Holy Cross Chapel-Baradi
📍 2.7 km awayOSM
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Church
Holy Cross Of Canaguinim
📍 5.9 km awayOSM
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Church
St. Roque Church
📍 1.4 km awayOSM
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Education

High school
St. Xavier's High School
📍 28 m awayOSM
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School
Baradi Primary School
📍 2.5 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Pharmacy
Al Moosa
📍 2.8 km awayOSM
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Pharmacy
Candida Medical Store
📍 56 m awayOSM
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Commerce

ATM
Corporation Bank
📍 1.3 km awayOSM
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ATM
HDFC Bank
📍 402 m awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · bus_station
Тупик
📍 3.2 km awayOSM
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People often ask about Velim

What is the pincode of Velim?

The pincode of Velim, Salcete mandal, South Goa district, Goa is 403723.

In which district is Velim located?

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

What is the population of Velim as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Velim village has a population of 5,955 across 1,536 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Velim in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Velim in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Velim?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Velim village is 77.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Velim?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Velim village is 1123 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Velim?

The nearest health facility to Velim is Dr. Shruti R Dessai - Homeopathic Consultant (~1.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Velim?

12 schemes currently match residents of Velim, 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 Velim?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Velim village is 626921.

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