Asia’s Richest Village: Inside Gujarat’s ₹7,000 Crore Madhapar

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Madhapar, a quiet village near Bhuj that has earned the title of Asia’s richest village

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Madhapar boasts over ₹7,000 crore in bank deposits – more than many small towns in India

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The village owes much of its wealth to its strong Non-Resident Indian (NRI) community settled in the UK, USA & Africa

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Despite being a small village, Madhapar has 17 national and private banks operating locally

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From schools and hospitals to wide roads and internet – Madhapar has urban-level facilities

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Despite global connections, Madhapar villagers are deeply rooted in their culture and traditions

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Madhapar is a glowing example of how tradition and global success can go hand-in-hand

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