Priol

Priol
Puranjol
village
Priol

Location in Goa, India

Coordinates: 15°25′N 73°59′E / 15.417°N 73.983°E / 15.417; 73.983Coordinates: 15°25′N 73°59′E / 15.417°N 73.983°E / 15.417; 73.983
Country  India
State Goa
District North Goa
Languages
  Official Konkani
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Priol is a village in central Goa, in western India.

It is situated in Ponda Taluka, north of the city of Ponda. The Mangueshi Temple is located northwest of the village.

From Mardol Priol is around 2km, Mardol is on Panaji-Ponda highway. It is 7km from Ponda or 22 km from Panaji.

The main location in Priol is a junction where you find Betal temple, Milk society, Primary school, etc.

The famous Kelekar family is from Priol and their famous ancestral KELEKAR HOUSE is located near Betal Temple. Another Kelekar House is situated at Nagar near Village Panchayat, which was constructed in the year 1937 by father of writer, Ravindra Kelekar.

Main festivals celebrated in Priol are Ganesh, Dashehera, Diwali, Shigmotsava, Padwa.

Main sports of the village are Cricket and Volleyball.

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