Tiracol
Tiracol is a village on the river right mouth of the Tiracol River and part of the Pernem Sub-Division of North Goa. Due to its location, it is geographically separated from Goa by land making it a Goan exclave in Maharashtra.It also happens to be the North-Western most point of the state. It is well known for its historical Portuguese era Fort[1] and Churches.
Tiracol | |
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Village | |
![]() ![]() Tiracol Location in Goa, India ![]() ![]() Tiracol Tiracol (India) | |
Coordinates: 15.724248°N 73.688209°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Goa |
District | North Goa |
Sub-District | Pernem |
Founded by | Pedro Miguel de Almeida |
Government | |
• Type | Village Panchayat |
• Body | Querim-Tiracol |
Area | |
• Total | 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 205 |
• Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Tiracolkar |
Languages | |
• Official | Konkani |
• Former Official | Portuguese |
Languages | |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 403524 |
Vehicle registration | GA |
Website | www |
Though there is a road connecting the village to neighboring village of Redi, Maharashtra, the most frequented mode of entry is the ferry from Querim.[2]
Tiracol Fort
Fort Tiracol, is a Portuguese era fort turned luxury hotel near the village of Tiracol. It houses the 17th Century Church of St. Anthony within its walls, which is still frequented by the natives.[3]
References
- "Best Luxury Hotels,Beaches Resort And Royal Villas In Goa". www.forttiracol.in.
- "River Navigation Department Goa". www.rnd.goa.gov.in.
- "Terekhol Fort - Terekhol Fort Goa - Terakol Fort Goa India". www.bharatonline.com.
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