Kushavati district
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Kushavati district | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State |  Goa |
| Established | 31 December 2025 |
| Headquarters | Quepem |
| Talukas | |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | GA |
Kushavati district is an administrative district in the Indian state of Goa. It was split from South Goa district on 31 December 2025 to become Goa's third district, with its headquarters to be located at Quepem.[1]
The district is named after the Kushavati River, an ancient river with historical and cultural significance in southern Goa.[2]
The proposal to create a third district in Goa had been under consideration for several years prior to its formal notification, as part of efforts to decentralise administration and improve governance in the southern and interior regions of the state.[3] In 2023, the Government of Goa constituted committees to study the feasibility, boundaries and administrative implications of carving out a new district from South Goa.[4]
Kushavati district was officially notified on 31 December 2025, with Quepem designated as its administrative headquarters. Until full administrative infrastructure is established, interim arrangements remain under the South Goa district administration.[5][6]
Administration
The district comprises four talukas—Quepem, Sanguem, Dharbandora and Canacona—which were previously part of South Goa district.[7]