Asia's Richest Village Is in India

Madhapur, a village in Gujarat's Bhuj, is considered Asia's richest village with a population of around 32,000 people.

It’s  prosperity is attributed to the 65% NRI population, who deposit significant amounts in local banks and post offices. 

The village boasts 17 banks, and the deposits primarily come from NRI families living in African countries and other parts of the world. 

The continuous inflow of remittances has enabled the development of various facilities and institutions in the village.

Key Highlights:

- Madhapur village in Gujarat's Bhuj is considered the richest village in Asia, with a population of around 32,000 people.

- The village's prosperity is attributed to its 65% NRI population, who deposit significant amounts of money in local banks and post offices, primarily from remittances received from family members abroad.

- Madhapur boasts of 17 banks, including major public and private banks, and has basic facilities like water, sanitation, roads, bungalows, schools, lakes, and temples.

- The significant deposits are primarily from NRI families dominating the construction business in African countries, as well as residents in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

- The continuous inflow of remittances has enabled the development of schools, colleges, health centers, dams, temples, and lakes in the village, with efforts to connect and improve the village's image abroad through the Madhapur Village Association in London.

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