Indian Village Directory
Colva Village
Colva is an inhabited village in Salcete Sub-district of South Goa district, Goa. Its Census village code is 626897, the Census 2011 record lists 3,141 people in 810 households and the reported area is 287 hectares. The local references include Salcete CD Block and the nearest town reference is Margao at about 5 km.
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Quick answer: Colva is a village in Salcete Sub-district, South Goa district, Goa, India. The available record shows Census village code 626897 and 3,141 people in 810 households.
Village Code626897
Population3,141
Households810
Area287 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Colva
- Census Village Code
- 626897
- State
- Goa
- State Census Code
- 30
- District
- South Goa
- District Census Code
- 586
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Salcete
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05616
- CD Block
- Salcete
- Households
- 810
- Population
- 3,141
- Male Population
- 1,566
- Female Population
- 1,575
- Sex Ratio
- 1,005.75
- Area
- 287 hectares
- Area
- 2.87 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 403708
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Colva at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,141 people, 287 hectares of reported area and Margao as the nearest town reference for Colva, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Colva falls under Salcete Sub-district in South Goa district, Goa.
- The Census village code is 626897.
- The record lists 3,141 people living in 810 households.
- The reported village area is 287 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Margao.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,094.43 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.88 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.76%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.51%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share13%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Colva in the official administrative record. Census village code 626897 and Salcete CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 30
- District Census Code
- 586
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05616
- Village Census Code
- 626897
- CD Block Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Salcete
Location and Distance
Margao is the nearest town listed for Colva, about 5 km away. Margao is listed as the district headquarters at about 5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Margao
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Margao
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 5 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Margao
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 287 hectares
- Area
- 2.87 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,141 people in 810 households, with 1,566 male residents and 1,575 female residents. The average household size is 3.88, and SC share is 0.76% and ST share is 0.51% for Colva. Population density works out to about 1,094.43 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 810
- Total Population
- 3,141
- Male Population
- 1,566
- Female Population
- 1,575
- Sex Ratio
- 1,005.75
- Average Household Size
- 3.88
- SC Population
- 24
- SC Male Population
- 13
- SC Female Population
- 11
- SC Population Share
- 0.76
- ST Population
- 16
- ST Male Population
- 12
- ST Female Population
- 4
- ST Population Share
- 0.51
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Colva list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 7
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 3
- Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Colva include hand pump water, treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
- Available
- Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 7 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Colva include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Colva include commercial bank and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- ATM
- Available
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- ASHA Status A 2 Na 2
- 2.0
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Colva is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Colva show that reported agricultural commodities include Coconuts and Wooden Furniture, net sown area is 237 hectares and irrigated land is 30.8 hectares (13% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Coconuts
- Manufacturers Commodities First
- Wooden Furniture
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 43.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 237.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 206.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 30.8
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 30.8 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Colva
The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Inside village
- Commercial Bank
- Available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 8
- Banks in Matched Records
- 6
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
4 |
50% |
| CRM |
4 |
50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. |
3 |
38% |
| Indusind Bank Ltd |
1 |
12% |
| State Bank of India |
1 |
12% |
| Axis Bank Limited |
1 |
12% |
| ICICI Bank Limited |
1 |
12% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. |
ATM |
403708 |
South Goa |
Salcete |
Colva |
Goa Shop No.404/1 (18), Colva Holiday Home, Opp William S Beach Restort, 4 Ward, South Goa, Goa, 403708 |
| Axis Bank Limited |
CRM |
403708 |
South Goa |
Salcete |
Colva |
36/1 (C-3 Colva Annie Enclave, Shop No-36/1 (D-4), South Goa, Goa, 403708 |
| Indusind Bank Ltd |
ATM |
403708 |
South Goa |
Salcete |
Colva |
Shop No 3 4 5 Colva District South Goa Ground Floor Nicolau Rodrigues Building, South Goa, Goa, 403708 |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
403708 |
South Goa |
Salcete |
Colva |
Colva H. No. 318/1, 4th Ward Near Colva Circle, South Goa, Goa, 403708 |
| ICICI Bank Limited |
CRM |
403708 |
South Goa |
Salcete |
Colva |
Souza Fernandes Enclave Co-Op Hsg Societ Shop No.g 3 and G 4, Near Green House, South Goa, Goa, 403708 |
| Idbi Bank Limited |
CRM |
403708 |
South Goa |
Salcete |
Colva |
Margao Colva Road, Idbi Bank Ltd, Westerlies, E Block, South Goa, Goa, 403708 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. |
ATM |
403708 |
South Goa |
Salcete |
Seraulim |
Near Railway Station, Seraulim, Salcete, Goa- 403708. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Shop No.62-A8 and A9, Sabina Residency, South Goa, G… |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. |
CRM |
403708 |
South Goa |
Salcete |
Colva |
Goa Shop No.404/1 (18), Colva Holiday Home, Opp William S Beach Restort, 4 Ward, South Goa, Goa, 403708 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colva village located?
Colva is in Salcete Sub-district of South Goa district in Goa, India.
Which district is Colva village in?
Colva village is in South Goa district.
Which state is Colva village in?
Colva village is in Goa.
Which sub-district is Colva under?
Colva comes under Salcete Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Colva?
The Census village code of Colva is 626897.
What is the population of Colva village?
The village record lists 3,141 people and 810 households for Colva.
How many households are in Colva village?
The village record lists 810 households for Colva.
What is the male and female population of Colva?
The record lists 1,566 male residents and 1,575 female residents for Colva.
What is the sex ratio of Colva village?
The sex ratio of Colva is 1,005.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Colva village?
The reported geographical area of Colva is 287 hectares.
What is the population density of Colva village?
The approximate population density of Colva is 1,094.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Colva?
The nearest town listed for Colva is Margao, about 5 km away.
How far is Colva from the district headquarters?
Colva is about 5 km from Margao, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Colva from the sub-district headquarters?
Colva is about 5 km from Margao, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Colva?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Colva.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Colva?
For Colva, reported agricultural commodities include Coconuts and Wooden Furniture, net sown area is 237 hectares and irrigated land is 30.8 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Colva?
The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Colva. These records include 6 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Colva.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.