Chapora River

Chapora River
Chapora River seen from bridge between Morjim and Siolim

Chapora is a river in Indian state of Goa in its northernmost part.

The river originates from a small village in Maharashtra called Hajgoli near Belgaum and then it flows through the Tilari Ghat and enters Goa. It divides North Goa talukas Pernem and Bardez. The river flows into Arabian Sea of Indian Ocean: at the estuary to the south is situated popular tourist destination Vagator Beach, to the north is the village Morjim.

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