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°43′27″N 73°41′18″E / 15.724248°N 73.688209°E | |
| Country |  India |
| 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 | 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 and Church edit
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 local residents.[3]
References edit
- ^ "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.