Betul is a coastal village located in the Quepem taluka, South Goa district, Goa, India. It is the southernmost village of Quepem and is well-known for its beach, lighthouse, and fort. It is lies about an hour south from Margao. The Sal river drains into the Arabian sea near Betul.
Betul | |
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Village | |
_Lighthouse.jpg) Betul Lighthouse in 2015 | |
 Interactive map of Betul | |
| Coordinates: 15°08′41″N 73°57′30″E / 15.144837°N 73.958244°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
| District | South Goa |
| Sub-district | Quepem |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GA-08 |
| Website | goa |
As of November 2025, the Betul village panchayat opposed the construction of a satellite port at Betul, proposed by the Mormugao Port Authority.[1][2] Opponents say that the port would threaten local fish breeding and the livelihood of local fishing communities.[1]
References
edit- 1 2 "Betul unites against revived port plan". The Goan. 30 November 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "Altone backs locals opposing Betul satellite jetty". The Times of India. 30 November 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
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