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Nearly every family in Madhapar has relatives in the UK, particularly in London, leading to its nickname as "Mini London" in Gujarat.
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The village, despite its modest size, boasts one of the highest concentrations of NRI investments in rural Gujarat. It has a whopping ₹7,000 crores in FDs.
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Madhapar's farmers were amongst the earliest Indian settlers in East Africa during the British colonial period, establishing strong trade links that continue today.
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The village's traditional water management system, featuring interconnected lakes and stepwells, dates back several centuries and still influences local agriculture.
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Madhapar's annual Diwali celebrations are uniquely spectacular, as NRI families synchronise their visits, making it one of the largest village gatherings in Kutch region.
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The village temple of Ashapura Mata is believed to be over 500 years old and houses rare architectural elements blending Kutchi and colonial influences.
Despite being a village, Madhapar's literacy rate surpasses 95%, significantly higher than Gujarat's average, largely due to NRI-funded educational initiatives.
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The village practises a distinctive form of Garba dance during Navratri that incorporates both traditional Kutchi and British colonial-era movements, reflecting its unique cultural fusion.
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