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Madhapar in Gujarat is often called Asia’s richest village, with ₹7,000 crore in bank deposits. Here's how a small village built such extraordinary wealth.
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Located near Bhuj, Madhapar has just 15,000 residents yet its wealth surpasses many towns, with massive bank deposits that set it apart.
A major chunk of Madhapar’s prosperity comes from its diaspora in the UK, USA and Africa, who consistently send back large remittances.
With 17 banks, Madhapar holds ₹7,000 crore in deposits unusual for a village. Most of this wealth comes from its global NRI population.
From hospitals to lakes, Madhapar’s development is community-funded. Locals and NRIs built it all with no major dependence on government aid.
Madhapar boasts manicured gardens, wide clean roads and bungalows that rival urban homes, reflecting the prosperity that’s visible all around.
Despite the crores in banks, farming hasn’t stopped. Locals grow sugarcane, groundnut, wheat and vegetables honouring their roots.
Younger generations are investing in local businesses, real estate, and education, reducing reliance on remittances for a self-sustained future.
Madhapar’s strength lies in its community spirit. It’s not just rich, it is united, disciplined and deeply connected to its roots.
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