Sanguem taluk, Administrative division in South Goa, India
Sanguem taluk is an administrative region in southern Goa comprising multiple villages and towns connected by National Highways 748, 366, and 66. The area sits at about 57 meters elevation and includes schools, hospitals, and banking services spread across its territory.
The region became part of independent India in 1961 following the end of Portuguese colonial rule. Its incorporation into South Goa District marked a significant shift in its administrative structure.
The population of 65,147 residents communicates in multiple languages, with Konkani spoken by 73 percent and Marathi by 9 percent of the inhabitants.
The region is well connected through multiple National Highways linking it to other parts of Goa. Visitors will find basic facilities including educational institutions, healthcare centers, and banks throughout the area.
The territory records a literacy rate of 83.43 percent with scheduled tribes representing 21.94 percent of the total population according to census data.
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