Karwar lies on the west coast of Southern India at the mouth of the Kali river. Its geography creates a natural harbour with protection against monsoon weather. Being a port town, Karwar is a centre for agriculture, manufacturing and tourism.
Karwar derived its name from the nearby village of Kadwad ,Kade Wada, the last wado. Kade means last and wado means precinct or area in Konkani and Kannada. Before Indian independence, the name Karwar was spelt Carwar.The name Baithkhol, is an Arabic term. Bait-e-kol, means bay of safety
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