Madhapur: Asia’s Richest Village with ₹7,000 Crore in Deposits Thrives on NRI Wealth
Madhapur: Gujarat’s Wealthiest Village Thrives on NRI Investments Madhapur is a small village near Bhuj in Gujarat. It has earned the distinction of being Asia’s richest village. The village boasts deposits exceeding ₹7,000 crore. The village has a population of just 32,000. It stands as a financial powerhouse. This is driven largely by its non-resident Indian (NRI) community. The community makes up 65% of its residents. These NRIs are primarily based in Africa, the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. They have continuously invested in their hometown. This effort transformed Madhapur into a model of rural development. The influx…
