Madhapar
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Madhapar is a large village located in south western Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India
. Bhuj
is the regional hub of the town where the nearest airport exists. It serves one flight daily to Mumbai
.
In recent times, the town has become greener, with new lakes, check dams and deep bore artisan wells that provide fresh water all year round. New health centers, playing fields, parks and temples.
to the Kutch district around the 7th century fighting and repealing attacks from North-West. Around this time, many Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
or Mistris settled in different parts of Kutch and started earning their livelihoods.
Madhapar is one of the 19 villages established by these Mistris or Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
community. These group of warriors, who were also skilled masons and architects first arrived into Kutch in early 12th century AD from Rajasthan and entered Kutch via Saurashtra.
In the 12th century, many people of these Mistris community moved into a village named Dhaneti
and in between Anjar
and Bhuj
. From here, many small villages were formed including Kukma
, Reha
, Ratnal
, Madhapar, Nagor
, Lovaria, Hajapar
, Khedoi
, Anjar
, Sinugra
, Meghpar, Chandiya
, Khambhra
, Nagalpar
, Jambudi
, Galpadar
, Devaliya, Kumbharia
, Vidi
which all were founded by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
or Mistris as they are known in Kutch.
Madhapar is named after Madha Kanji Solanki who had shifted from the Dhaneti
village to Madhapar in the year 1473-1474 (VS 1529). Madha Kanji was 3rd Generation of Hemraj Hardas of Solanki dynasty of Gujarat, who moved from Halar region to Dhaneti and then to Madhapar. This early Madhapar today is known as Juna Vaas (Old Residence). These warrior Kshatriyas were later came to be known by Mistri
manily because of their of occupation. These Mistris have founded the Juna Vaas and contributed a lot to the development of all early infrastructure, temples of the village and erection of other architects of Kutch. Bhimji Devji Rathod of Mistri Community built and started first Girls School in Madapar.
During the years of laying of Railway lines by British 1850–1930 many of the Mistris moved out to become big time Railway Contractors. Some of them also entered in to Colliery business in Bengal - Bihar, Jharia - Bokaro Coalfields area.
Among them three persons of Madhapar, a record in it-self, got the title of "Rai Sahib" by British. Their names are Rai Sahib Vishram Valji Rathor, Rai Sahib Kooverji Karsan Rathor, Rai Sahib Ruda Ladhha Chawra. Other famous names are
Manji Jeram Rathod, who with Rai Bahadur Jagamal Raja Chauhan of Nagor
jointly started Rajapur Colliery. Dhanji Devshi Solanki & Dhanji Devji Rathod of village also started colliery at Jharia
in 1910-15.Rai Sahib Vishram Walji Rathod of Madhapar founded Ghoraghori, Ghoradongri
& Tavaveli colliaries near Chhindwara
. Some others are Govind Laddha Chawda, Nondha Bhimjee Rathod, Damji Gangji Solanki, Mavji Mulji Chauhan, Pragji Ruda Chawda, Ladhha Ramjee Solanki, Naran Raja, Mandan Jeevani, Punja Ramji, Kheta Ramji, Shiveji Jeevraj,
Nathu Lalji Solanki, Jagmal Gangjee, Dhanjee Devji, Premji Triku, Murji Govind, Shivjee Govind, Jadavjee Bhanjee, Valji Bhimjee, Pancha Karsan, Karsan Ramji. Nathu Lalji Solanki of village working from Secundrabad, was given Shir-Pav by Nizam of Hyderabad for building more than 100 miles of Railway single-handedly for Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway
. Similarly, Mavji Kanji Rathod of Madhapar & his son Valji Mavji Rathod were noted Railway Contractors of which later Valji Mavji Rathod of Madhapar was given Shirpav by Rulers of Bhopal State
. In Orissa
, the famous Shail Sadan Palace of Bolangir of Patna Raj
was constructed in 1886 by Karsan Bhima Rathor of Madhapar, while he was stationed at Cuttack
doing Railway Contracts. Brothers Jagmal Bhima & Karsan Bhima Rathor of Madhapar were major Contractor of Railways of which later Karsan Bhima's son Kooverji Karsan Rathor was given title of Rai Sahib for doing Railway Contracts of great magnitude. Nongha Bhimji Rathod, Jagmal Bhimjee Rathor, Govamal Jiwan Vegad of village were some of the Contractors who along with other Mistris constructed 143 miles long narrow gauge
Railway line in year 1902 from Jabalpur to Balaghat to Gondia.For further details see page Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas contributions to the Indian railways.
Renovation work and expansion of Suralbhit - Jadeshwar Mahadev Temple near Bhuj was done by Mistris - Manji Jeram Rathod and Valji Bhimji Rathod of Madhapar Village in the year 1914 (V.S. 1971) financed by Maharao Sri of Kutch.In 1943 (V.S. 2000) Manji Jairam Rathod of Madhapar again did the renovation of Suralbhit - Jadeshwar Temple. The Step-wells near Dhorava Hanuman Temple were built by Mistri Manji Jeram Rathod of Madhapar in 1927 from his personal finance. Mistri Valji Bhimji Rathod of Madhapar was among the few persons who,apart from Royal family, owned car by permission of King of Kutch. Manji Jeram Rathod of Madhapar was closely associated with Sant Odhavramji
of Vandhay
and he along with others donated large monies to Odhavramji to start the first Gurukul
of Kutch in 1937. Similarly, when Odhavramji in old age, left Kutch and shifted to Haridwar
and wanted to build a Kutchi Dharamshala, it was again Manji Jeram Rathod, who came forward with large donation and as well roamed whole India to collect funds to lay foundation of existing Kutchi Dharamshala of Haridwar, which opened in 1956.
There are Sanatan Thakor Mandir, Mahadev Temple, Swaminarayan Temple in Madhapar. Besides, Kuldevi Temples of Solanki
, Rathod & other clans of these Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
or Mistris community are also there in Madhapar.
The Patel
Kanbi
community moved into the village around 1576 AD (V.S. 1633) and has grown ever since. The Village was not harshly affected by the 2001 Gujarat Earthquake
that had caused severe damage in the region. However, some of the century old houses of Mistris in Juna Vaas (Old Residence) with unique architect were destroyed in the earthquake of 26 January 2001.
Navo Vaas (New Residence) was started in around 1857. By which time Madhapar had become congested and members of other communities like Kanbis had also increased and prospered.
. Agricultural goods primarily consists of corn
, mango
s and sugarcane
.
Further, many residents of Madhapar are working abroad in UK, USA, Canada. But they prefer to save their money in India and which has made Madhapar one of the richest villages in terms of bank deposits worth over 2000 crore
s and the village has earned a special name in India and is considered as barometer of NRI deposits
The migrant population of Madhapar living outside India have huge love for their village and have formed community associations for example in 1968, Kutch Madhapar Karyalay (KMK) was formed in London to to bind the UK Madhapar community together and maintain their cultural activities and traditions.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. Bhuj
Bhuj
Bhuj is a city and a municipality in Kachchh district in the state of Gujarat, India.-History:It was established by Rao Hamirji in 1510 and was made the state capital by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Its foundation stone as state capital laid formally on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th...
is the regional hub of the town where the nearest airport exists. It serves one flight daily to Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
.
Present Status
The town of Madhapar, with a population of fewer than fifteen thousand people, some 3 km from the main town of Bhuj in the province of Kutch (Gujarat), is one of the wealthiest towns in the area with an average GDP of $12,000 per person. Madhapar is also statistically the wealthiest village in the whole of Southern Asia.In recent times, the town has become greener, with new lakes, check dams and deep bore artisan wells that provide fresh water all year round. New health centers, playing fields, parks and temples.
History
The indigenous Kshatriyas moved from RajasthanRajasthan
Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with...
to the Kutch district around the 7th century fighting and repealing attacks from North-West. Around this time, many Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris of Kutch or Kadia Kshatriyas of Kutch, are a Hindu community of the Kutch District of Gujarat state in India...
or Mistris settled in different parts of Kutch and started earning their livelihoods.
Madhapar is one of the 19 villages established by these Mistris or Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris of Kutch or Kadia Kshatriyas of Kutch, are a Hindu community of the Kutch District of Gujarat state in India...
community. These group of warriors, who were also skilled masons and architects first arrived into Kutch in early 12th century AD from Rajasthan and entered Kutch via Saurashtra.
In the 12th century, many people of these Mistris community moved into a village named Dhaneti
Dhaneti
Dhaneti or Dhanetee is village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State of India. It is at a distance of about 26 km from Bhuj the Taluka and District Headquarter of Kutch...
and in between Anjar
Anjar, India
Anjar is a town and a municipality in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. The country is dry and sandy, and entirely depends on well irrigation for its water supply. The town is situated nearly 10 miles from the Gulf of Kutch. The town was third time made capital of Kachchh on...
and Bhuj
Bhuj
Bhuj is a city and a municipality in Kachchh district in the state of Gujarat, India.-History:It was established by Rao Hamirji in 1510 and was made the state capital by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Its foundation stone as state capital laid formally on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th...
. From here, many small villages were formed including Kukma
Kukma
Kukma or Kookma is a village near the Bhuj town, taluka in Kachchh District of Indian State of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of 16 kilometers from Bhuj, the headquarters of Kachchh District.-History:...
, Reha
Reha
Reha is a village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 15 km from Bhuj town, the capital of Kachchh District of Gujarat in India.-History:About the history of Reha it is one of the 19 villages founded by Kutch...
, Ratnal
Ratnal
Ratnal is a village near the town of Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of about 15 km from Anjar.-History:...
, Madhapar, Nagor
Nagor
Nagor or Nagher is a village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 8 km from Bhuj town, the capital of Kachchh District of Gujarat in India.-History:...
, Lovaria, Hajapar
Hajapar
Hajapar is village in Bhuj Taluka of Kachchh District of Gujarat State of India. It is located at a distance of about 18 km from Bhuj. One nearby village is Reha.-History:...
, Khedoi
Khedoi
Khedoi is large village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 14 KM from nearest town Anjar.Village is again sub-divided into Nani-Khedoi and Moti-Khedoi...
, Anjar
Anjar, India
Anjar is a town and a municipality in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. The country is dry and sandy, and entirely depends on well irrigation for its water supply. The town is situated nearly 10 miles from the Gulf of Kutch. The town was third time made capital of Kachchh on...
, Sinugra
Sinugra
Sinugra or Shinoogra or Sinogra or Sinougra is a village near the town of Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is located 7 km from the nearest city Anjar...
, Meghpar, Chandiya
Chandiya
Chandiya or Chandia is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.Village is located 18 km from nearest town Anjar.-History:...
, Khambhra
Khambhra
Khambhra or Khamra is a village near the town Anjar and the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The village is eight kilometres from the nearest town, Anjar.-History:...
, Nagalpar
Nagalpar
Nagalpur or Nagalpar is a small village in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. It comes under Anjar taluka.-History:About history of Nagalpar or Nagalpur it is one of the 19 villages established by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris as they are known in Kutch...
, Jambudi
Jambudi
Jambudi is a village near the Bhuj, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of about 20 km from Bhuj Taluka and District Headquarter of Kutch.-History:...
, Galpadar
Galpadar
Galpadar is village in Gandhidham Tehsil of Kutch District of Gujrat State of India. It is located at a distance of about 3 km from Gandhidham, 11 km from Anjar and 51 km from Bhuj.-History:...
, Devaliya, Kumbharia
Kumbharia
Kumbharia or Kumbhariyu is village in Anjar Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State of India. It is situated at a distance of 14 km from Anjar town & Taluka Headquarter.-History:...
, Vidi
Vidi
Vidi or Videe or Virdee is a village near the town Anjar, the taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is at a distance of about 4 km from Anjar, the Taluka Headquarter.-History:...
which all were founded by Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris of Kutch or Kadia Kshatriyas of Kutch, are a Hindu community of the Kutch District of Gujarat state in India...
or Mistris as they are known in Kutch.
Madhapar is named after Madha Kanji Solanki who had shifted from the Dhaneti
Dhaneti
Dhaneti or Dhanetee is village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat State of India. It is at a distance of about 26 km from Bhuj the Taluka and District Headquarter of Kutch...
village to Madhapar in the year 1473-1474 (VS 1529). Madha Kanji was 3rd Generation of Hemraj Hardas of Solanki dynasty of Gujarat, who moved from Halar region to Dhaneti and then to Madhapar. This early Madhapar today is known as Juna Vaas (Old Residence). These warrior Kshatriyas were later came to be known by Mistri
Mistri
Mistri, or Mistry, is a term for a master-craftsman, foreman or supervisor of manual workers in India. Mistri is being replaced with "supervisor" and other terms, as for example by the Indian Railway who replaced it with supervisor in 2005....
manily because of their of occupation. These Mistris have founded the Juna Vaas and contributed a lot to the development of all early infrastructure, temples of the village and erection of other architects of Kutch. Bhimji Devji Rathod of Mistri Community built and started first Girls School in Madapar.
During the years of laying of Railway lines by British 1850–1930 many of the Mistris moved out to become big time Railway Contractors. Some of them also entered in to Colliery business in Bengal - Bihar, Jharia - Bokaro Coalfields area.
Among them three persons of Madhapar, a record in it-self, got the title of "Rai Sahib" by British. Their names are Rai Sahib Vishram Valji Rathor, Rai Sahib Kooverji Karsan Rathor, Rai Sahib Ruda Ladhha Chawra. Other famous names are
Manji Jeram Rathod, who with Rai Bahadur Jagamal Raja Chauhan of Nagor
Nagor
Nagor or Nagher is a village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch at a distance of about 8 km from Bhuj town, the capital of Kachchh District of Gujarat in India.-History:...
jointly started Rajapur Colliery. Dhanji Devshi Solanki & Dhanji Devji Rathod of village also started colliery at Jharia
Jharia
Jharia is a notified area and one of eight development blocks in Dhanbad district in Jharkhand state, India. More than one town in India shares this name.- City :...
in 1910-15.Rai Sahib Vishram Walji Rathod of Madhapar founded Ghoraghori, Ghoradongri
Ghoradongri
Ghoradhongri is located about 40 km of Betul District, Madhya Pradesh, India. This place has a population of about 10,000. The railway station is connected to two main railway stations i.e Itarsi Junction and Nagpur...
& Tavaveli colliaries near Chhindwara
Chhindwara
Chhindwara is a town and a municipality in Chhindwara district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Chhindwara District. Chhindwara is reachable by rail or road from adjacent cities Nagpur and Jabalpur...
. Some others are Govind Laddha Chawda, Nondha Bhimjee Rathod, Damji Gangji Solanki, Mavji Mulji Chauhan, Pragji Ruda Chawda, Ladhha Ramjee Solanki, Naran Raja, Mandan Jeevani, Punja Ramji, Kheta Ramji, Shiveji Jeevraj,
Nathu Lalji Solanki, Jagmal Gangjee, Dhanjee Devji, Premji Triku, Murji Govind, Shivjee Govind, Jadavjee Bhanjee, Valji Bhimjee, Pancha Karsan, Karsan Ramji. Nathu Lalji Solanki of village working from Secundrabad, was given Shir-Pav by Nizam of Hyderabad for building more than 100 miles of Railway single-handedly for Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway
Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway
The Nizam's Guaranteed State Railway was a Railway Company in India between 1879 to 1950, and was owned by the Dominion of Nizam or better known as the Hyderabad State....
. Similarly, Mavji Kanji Rathod of Madhapar & his son Valji Mavji Rathod were noted Railway Contractors of which later Valji Mavji Rathod of Madhapar was given Shirpav by Rulers of Bhopal State
Bhopal (state)
Bhopal State was an independent state of 18th century India, a princely salute state in a subsidiary alliance with British India from 1818 to 1947, and an independent country from 1947 to 1949...
. In Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
, the famous Shail Sadan Palace of Bolangir of Patna Raj
Patna (princely state)
Patna, or Patnagarh, was a princely state in India, with its capital at Balangir . Its area was . Until 1947, it was not part of British India but was subject to the suzerainty of the British crown, under the Orissa States Agency....
was constructed in 1886 by Karsan Bhima Rathor of Madhapar, while he was stationed at Cuttack
Cuttack
Cuttack is the former capital of the state of Orissa, India. It is the headquarters of Cuttack district and is located about 20 km to the north east of Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa. The name of the city is an anglicised form of Kataka that literally means The Fort, a reference to the...
doing Railway Contracts. Brothers Jagmal Bhima & Karsan Bhima Rathor of Madhapar were major Contractor of Railways of which later Karsan Bhima's son Kooverji Karsan Rathor was given title of Rai Sahib for doing Railway Contracts of great magnitude. Nongha Bhimji Rathod, Jagmal Bhimjee Rathor, Govamal Jiwan Vegad of village were some of the Contractors who along with other Mistris constructed 143 miles long narrow gauge
Narrow gauge
A narrow gauge railway is a railway that has a track gauge narrower than the of standard gauge railways. Most existing narrow gauge railways have gauges of between and .- Overview :...
Railway line in year 1902 from Jabalpur to Balaghat to Gondia.For further details see page Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas contributions to the Indian railways.
Renovation work and expansion of Suralbhit - Jadeshwar Mahadev Temple near Bhuj was done by Mistris - Manji Jeram Rathod and Valji Bhimji Rathod of Madhapar Village in the year 1914 (V.S. 1971) financed by Maharao Sri of Kutch.In 1943 (V.S. 2000) Manji Jairam Rathod of Madhapar again did the renovation of Suralbhit - Jadeshwar Temple. The Step-wells near Dhorava Hanuman Temple were built by Mistri Manji Jeram Rathod of Madhapar in 1927 from his personal finance. Mistri Valji Bhimji Rathod of Madhapar was among the few persons who,apart from Royal family, owned car by permission of King of Kutch. Manji Jeram Rathod of Madhapar was closely associated with Sant Odhavramji
Odhavram
Sant Sri Odhavram Ji was born in Jakhau, a small village located on the west coast of Gujarat, India in District Kutchh. He was born in a Bhanushali family on the auspicious day of Hindu festival of “Ram Navami” in 1889, he was named Udhav. His parents were mother Chaagbai & father Hemraj. Udhav...
of Vandhay
Vandhay
Vandhay or Vandhai is a village in Bhuj Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat. It is 59.6 km from Bhuj, district and taluka headquarters.It is a very small village with a population of around 350 people and about 70 houses...
and he along with others donated large monies to Odhavramji to start the first Gurukul
Gurukul
A gurukul is a type of school in India, residential in nature, with shishyas living in proximity to the guru, often within the same house...
of Kutch in 1937. Similarly, when Odhavramji in old age, left Kutch and shifted to Haridwar
Haridwar
Haridwar is an important pilgrimage city and municipality in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, India...
and wanted to build a Kutchi Dharamshala, it was again Manji Jeram Rathod, who came forward with large donation and as well roamed whole India to collect funds to lay foundation of existing Kutchi Dharamshala of Haridwar, which opened in 1956.
There are Sanatan Thakor Mandir, Mahadev Temple, Swaminarayan Temple in Madhapar. Besides, Kuldevi Temples of Solanki
Solanki
The Solanki was a royal Hindu Indian dynasty that ruled parts of western and central India between the 10th to 13th centuries. A number of scholars including V. A. Smith assign them Gurjar origin....
, Rathod & other clans of these Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas or Mistris of Kutch or Kadia Kshatriyas of Kutch, are a Hindu community of the Kutch District of Gujarat state in India...
or Mistris community are also there in Madhapar.
The Patel
Patidar
The Patidar are a Hindu ethnic group found primarily in the state of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in India.Patidars are also known as Patel, a common surname with in the community.D. F...
Kanbi
Kunbi
Kunbi is a generic term applied to castes of traditionally non-elite tillers in Western India. These include the Dhonoje, Ghatole, Hindre, Jadav, Jhare, Khaire, Lewa , Lonari and Tirole communities of Vidharbha. The communities are largely found in the state of Maharashtra but also exist in the...
community moved into the village around 1576 AD (V.S. 1633) and has grown ever since. The Village was not harshly affected by the 2001 Gujarat Earthquake
2001 Gujarat earthquake
The 2001 Gujarat earthquake occurred on January 26, 2001, India's 52nd Republic Day, at 08:46 AM local time and lasted for over two minutes. The epicentre was about 9 km south-southwest of the village of Chobari in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat, India...
that had caused severe damage in the region. However, some of the century old houses of Mistris in Juna Vaas (Old Residence) with unique architect were destroyed in the earthquake of 26 January 2001.
Navo Vaas (New Residence) was started in around 1857. By which time Madhapar had become congested and members of other communities like Kanbis had also increased and prospered.
Economy
Agriculture plays a large part in the regions prosperity where most of the agricultural goods are exported to MumbaiMumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
. Agricultural goods primarily consists of corn
Maize
Maize known in many English-speaking countries as corn or mielie/mealie, is a grain domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable...
, mango
Mango
The mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is native to India from where it spread all over the world. It is also the most cultivated fruit of the tropical world. While...
s and sugarcane
Sugarcane
Sugarcane refers to any of six to 37 species of tall perennial grasses of the genus Saccharum . Native to the warm temperate to tropical regions of South Asia, they have stout, jointed, fibrous stalks that are rich in sugar, and measure two to six metres tall...
.
Further, many residents of Madhapar are working abroad in UK, USA, Canada. But they prefer to save their money in India and which has made Madhapar one of the richest villages in terms of bank deposits worth over 2000 crore
Crore
A crore is a unit in the Indian number system equal to ten million , or 100 lakhs. It is widely used in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan....
s and the village has earned a special name in India and is considered as barometer of NRI deposits
The migrant population of Madhapar living outside India have huge love for their village and have formed community associations for example in 1968, Kutch Madhapar Karyalay (KMK) was formed in London to to bind the UK Madhapar community together and maintain their cultural activities and traditions.