Five Bizarre Yet Interesting Indian Villages That Are Worth Visiting At Least Once: Find Out What Makes Them Unique

Check out some bizarre yet interesting villages in India that are worth visiting at least once.

Have you always believed villages to be ordinary and dull? If yes, then you might have never heard of the ones we are about to mention in the list below. They have baffling stories, strange cultures, and unique beliefs that can harness the power to convince anyone and everyone to visit them at least once. Read on to learn more about the most distinctive villages in India.

Bhadrapur village in Karnataka: Residents are named in common nouns

This village is popular for its residents who have names in common nouns. For instance, imagine how hilarious it would be to have friends with names like Supreme Court, Google, etc. Sounds funny, right? But no one in this village considers it odd or funny. So, if you have time in hand, do try visiting Bhadrapur for its uniqueness.

Shani Shingnapur in Maharashtra: Homes without doors

Shani Shingnapur is a holy village in Maharashtra. Every home in this village is erected without doors. Shani Shingnapur receives more than 40,000 devotees regularly, and all the residents have houses with no locks or doors. The inhabitants sleep peacefully in open houses with a belief that Lord Shani would always protect them against every adversity.

Snapdeal.com Nagar Village or Shiv Nagar Village in Muzaffarnagar: Named after an e-commerce website

Snapdeal.com Nagar was earlier known as Shiv Nagar, but it was renamed after Snapdeal, an e-commerce organization, installed fifteen handpumps in the village, enabling the residents to gain proper access to water, eliminating the issue of water scarcity.

Jambur in Gujarat: People of African Origin reside in this village

Jambur is a small village near Gir that might look ordinary at first, but when observed closely, you will realize that it is home to a community of African origin, who speak fluent Gujarati. Many visitors often mistake the residents for Mombasa or Soweto. It is speculated that these people were brought here by the Nawab of Junagadh from Africa. The people eventually adopted the Islamic faith as it was the prevalent religion at the time.

Kodinhi Village in Kerala: Home to identical twins

Kodinhi Village holds a record for being home to the highest number of identical twins. It is difficult to explain why so many identical twins are born in this village each year, but it triggers curiosity in everyone. Approximately 45 out of every 1,000 births in this village result in twin births - nearly 700 percent higher than the worldwide average.

Call it unreal or bizarre, you have no choice but to admit that India has a lot to offer in terms of distinctiveness.