This may sound like a story, which it is – the difference is that it is a real story. The Madhapar village in Gujarat's Kutch breaks all boundaries of being a village and boasts the money reserve it has, making it the richest village in the world.
Madhapar, a small village in Gujarat's Kutch region, holds over ₹5,000 crore in bank deposits across just 17 branches, according to a LinkedIn post by investment banker Sarthak Ahuja. That's an average of ₹15–20 lakh per household—mostly thanks to its global diaspora.
Madhapar, a village in Gujarat's Kutch district, defies expectations with its remarkable financial prosperity. Fueled by consistent remittances from its successful Non-Resident Indian (NRI) community, particularly the Patel community, the village boasts an astounding ₹5,000 crore in bank deposits across 17 branches.
Madhapar, in Gujarat, India's Banaskantha district, is the richest village in the world. Despite having a typical rural appearance, its economic success has made it a popular destination worldwide.
World's Richest Village In India: Millionaire In Every Home And Over Rs 5,000 Crore In Banks; 1,200 Families Live Abroad — What Makes THIS Village So Wealthy? World's Richest Village In India: Madhapar, a village in Gujarat's Kachchh district, lies about 200 kilometers from Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.
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🌍✨ Madhapar – Asia's Richest Village! 💰🏡 Nestled near Bhuj in Gujarat, Madhapar stands as a shining example of prosperity and development, earning the title of Asia's richest village with a staggering ₹7,000 crore in fixed deposits!
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Gahmar village is the largest village in India. Total area is 4364 acres. Total population is 25994 (as per census 2011) population density is 1,500/km2.
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