STATES AND UNION TERRITORIES OF INDIA
UTTARPRADESH
Gahmar village in Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh located on
the banks of the River Ganga is spread over about 8 square miles (about
20-22 square kilometers), making it the largest village in India as well as Asia.
The village is divided into 22 tolas or pattis (hamlets), with each of these named after a renowned person or Army soldier.
Gahmar is also known for its long military tradition, and its believed
that every home in this giant hamlet has at least one member who is
serving, or has served in the Indian Armed Forces.
Source: Meet India’s ‘village of soldiers’, every home has
members serving in Indian Army... by Gazi Abbas Shahid, india.com, 25
Sep 2025
- Founded by Raja Dhamdev Rao in 1530, Gahmar village, with a population
of 1.5 lakh, has around 10,000 people posted in different corners of
the country as part of Indian Army.
- A huge memorial pillar inscribed with the names of all those warriors
who were martyred while fighting for the country, stands tall to tell
the tale of valour and heroism.
- There is an Ex-Servicemen Service Committee office in the village
inspiring and guiding the youth to take army recruitment exams.
- 'Mathiya' is the village army training ground. Designed by
ex-Servicemen, the ground has all the features to give the aspirants
hands on experience of an army training setup - with a running track,
monkey rope hurdle, a long and 9 ft jump pit. It gives aspirants a feel
of army life from day one.
Source: In this UP village, each household has someone in the army by Namita Bajpai, newindianexpress.com, 17 May 2025
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