Khola, Goa

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Khola
Village
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Khola
Location in Goa, India
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Khola
Khola (India)
Coordinates: 15°04′N73°58′E / 15.07°N 73.97°E / 15.07; 73.97
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Goa
District South Goa
Languages
  Official Konkani
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
403702
Telephone code91-08346-XXX XXX
Vehicle registration GA
Nearest city Canacona
Website goa.gov.in

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

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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] [ citation needed ]

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]

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References

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