Tiracol

Village in Goa, India
15°43′27″N 73°41′18″E / 15.724248°N 73.688209°E / 15.724248; 73.688209Country IndiaStateGoaDistrictNorth GoaSub-DistrictPernemFounded byPedro Miguel de AlmeidaGovernment
 • TypeVillage Panchayat • BodyQuerim-TiracolArea
 • Total2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)Population
 (2011)
 • Total205 • Density100/km2 (270/sq mi)DemonymTiracolkarLanguages
 • OfficialKonkani • Former OfficialPortugueseLanguages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN
403524
Vehicle registrationGAWebsitewww.querim-tiracolpanchayat.com

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.

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

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]

Church of St. Anthony

References

  1. ^ "Best Luxury Hotels,Beaches Resort And Royal Villas In Goa". www.forttiracol.in.
  2. ^ "River Navigation Department Goa". www.rnd.goa.gov.in.
  3. ^ "Terekhol Fort - Terekhol Fort Goa - Terakol Fort Goa India". www.bharatonline.com.