This Place Is Asia's Most Literate Village, Find Out Details!
By Anshika Verma02, Sep 2023 12:02 PMjagranjosh.com
Dhorra Mafi Village in UP
The Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh's Dhorra Mafi, which is the most literate village in Asia in India, has accomplished an important milestone. Tap to read about it!
Guinness World Record
Dhorra Mafi Village was recognised as Asia's most literate village in the 'Limca Book of Records' in 2002.
smart village
The locals of this village aim higher, wanting to achieve the designation of a ‘smart village’ as acknowledged by the state.
Most officials are from here
Nearly 80% of families in the town are home to at least one official who is employed by various state and federal government agencies.
Aligarh District
Dhorra Mafi is now a part of the Aligarh district thanks to a 2018 merger process. The village has between 18,000 and 20,000 residents.
English-medium Institutions
Dhorra Mafi has exceeded expectations with its growth. The village is home to English-medium schools, colleges, hospitals, and banks.
Gain popularity in KBC
This village gain prominence when Amitabh Bachchan asked, ‘Which is the most educated village in Asia?’ on his hit game show 'KBC.'
बनारस हिंदू विश्वविद्यालय ने ज्वाला प्रसाद पोस्ट डॉक्टरल फेलोशिप लॉन्ज की