Khola, Goa Explained

Khola
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Goa#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Goa, India
Coordinates:15.07°N 73.97°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Goa
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:South Goa
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Konkani
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:403702
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:91-08346-XXX XXX
Registration Plate:GA
Blank1 Name Sec1:Coastline
Blank2 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank2 Info Sec1:Canacona

Khola is a village located in Canacona, Goa, India. "Cola" is the variation of the same name.[1]

Location

Located in the northernmost part of Canacona taluk, South Goa, the historic fort of Cabo de Rama Fort is located in this village.[2]

Notability

Cultivated uniquely on Khola village's hilly slopes, the Khola chilli stands out with its striking red hue and elongated shape, boasting moderate pungency and an enticing aroma that defines its distinctive flavor.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Khola Chilli was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry under the Union Government of India on 28 August 2019 (valid until 5 August 2028).[7] [8] [9] [10]

Tourist Attractions

Khola (Cola) beach is located at this village.[11]

Notes and References

  1. News: Team . Herald . The spicy and successful tale of Khola . 8 October 2024 . Herald Goa . 24 April 2020 . en.
  2. News: Team . Herald . 'Collapsed wall of Cabo de Rama fort needs urgent attention' . 8 October 2024 . Herald Goa . 14 June 2021 . en.
  3. News: Agri dept to try growing Khola chillies on flat land . 8 October 2024 . The Times of India . 6 July 2020.
  4. Web site: 6 Indian Foods With GI Tags . www.news18.com . 8 October 2024 . en.
  5. News: Chandra . Kavita Kanan . The many shades of red . 8 October 2024 . Deccan Herald . en.
  6. News: Team . Herald . GI tag brings cheer to Khola's chilli farmers . 8 October 2024 . Herald Goa . 29 January 2020 . en.
  7. News: Chandra . Kavita Kanan . The many shades of red . 24 September 2024 . Deccan Herald . en.
  8. Web site: Geographical Indications Intellectual Property India . 24 September 2024.
  9. News: Year ender 2019: From Odisha's 'Rasagola' to Goa's 'Khola Chilli', here's the list of GI Tags 2019 . 8 October 2024 . India Today . 17 December 2019 . en.
  10. News: Team . Herald . "Chilli"ng their way to the bank . 8 October 2024 . Herald Goa . 22 June 2017 . en.
  11. News: Goa beaches set up 'no selfie' zones to prevent accidents . 8 October 2024 . Hindustan Times.