Thursday, March 20th, 2025

A village in India where there is no kitchen in the houses, but still people are able to fill their stomachs.


Hearing the name of village, thoughts of huts, wells, fields and barns come to our mind. However, now most of the villages in India have developed. Along with the permanent houses, kitchens have also started being built here, where food is cooked on gas instead of stove. Today we will tell you about a village in India where food is not cooked in any house. The interesting thing is that no one here has a kitchen in their house. This does not mean that the people here do not eat or cook food. They do it all, but in a different way. Let us also tell you the old tradition of this village, which may surprise you.

Unique village of Gujarat

This village is Chandanaki village of Mehsana district. This is such a unique village, where there is a paved road and 24 hours electricity. There is not a single mosquito here and the cleanliness is so much that anyone coming here keeps looking at it. This village is at number 1 in terms of toilets. Out of 1300 population of this village, 900 youth have settled in America and Ahmedabad for work.

People following years old tradition

People following years old tradition

After people moved out and settled, now only old people live in this village. Due to loneliness, the old man here has made a brilliant plan. Under this scheme no one has to cook food at home. In the morning, afternoon and evening, she prepares tea, water and food for the entire village in the same kitchen. Every day 60 to 100 elders sit at one place and eat food with love.

Elections were not held after independence

Elections were not held after independence

You will be surprised to know that Panchayati Raj has never been implemented in this village since independence. After independence, Panchayat elections have not been held here till now. The effect of which is visible in the development of the village. There is no shortage of electricity and water here. Due to the presence of paved roads, people do not have to face any problems.

The guests’ food is also served in the village kitchen.

The guests' food is also served in the village kitchen.

There must be a question in your mind that how is the food prepared for the guests coming to the house, then let us tell you that no matter who the guest is, the food is prepared in the village kitchen only. The interesting thing is that in this village, women eat food first and then men.

People eat collectively even on festivals

People eat collectively even on festivals

This is the only village in Gujarat which has a community dining room. Even on festivals, people living outside come to their village and eat food together. The stove does not burn in anyone’s house. Here the Sarpanch and the youth of the village have formed a committee, so that people can get healthy and nutritious food.

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This village has also received awards like Nirmal and Tirtha Gaon. Apart from this, the Gram Panchayat of the village has also received the award of Samras Mahila Gram Panchayat. This village is still a wonderful example of unity and brotherhood. People come from far and wide to explore this village.

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