Tiracol Explained

Tiracol
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Goa#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Goa, India
Coordinates:15.7242°N 73.6882°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Goa
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:North Goa
Subdivision Type3:Sub-District
Subdivision Name3:Pernem
Established Date:1747
Founder:Pedro Miguel de Almeida
Government Type:Village Panchayat
Governing Body:Querim-Tiracol
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:2
Population Total:205
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Demonym:Tiracolkar
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Konkani
Demographics Type2:Languages
Demographics1 Title2:Former Official
Demographics1 Info2:Portuguese
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:403524
Registration Plate:GA

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]

Notes and References

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