Imagine walking down narrow village streets where each house has a heroic story to share, where medals shine on low walls and uniforms hang proudly in courtyards. Not just any village, though, this is India’s famous “Village of Soldiers,” where almost every family has sent a father, brother, or son to protect the country’s boundaries. Serving the nation is a family tradition in a land where bravery is deeply rooted in the DNA.
Gahmar, ‘Village Of Soldiers’
The largest village in Asia by population, Gahmar, also known as the “Village of Soldiers,” is located in eastern Uttar Pradesh, around 40 kilometers from Ghazipur. Every Gahmar family takes pride in having at least one member who is currently serving in the Indian Army or has retired from it.
Gahmar has the honor of having more than 15,000 individuals who have served in the Indian Army thus far, according to local sources.
Particularly in these difficult times, Gahmar, a village in the Jamania assembly segment of the Ghazipur parliamentary seat, has a legitimate reason to be in the public eye. This village, which has a population of 1.5 lakh and was established by Raja Dhamdev Rao in 1530, is home to about 10,000 Indian Army personnel who are spread throughout the nation.
Contribution Of Soldiers In The Armed Forces
Gahmar is renowned for its lengthy military heritage in addition to being the biggest village in Asia. It is thought that every household in this large village has at least one person who is currently serving or has served in the Indian Armed Forces. According to sources, over 12,000 locals are now serving in the Indian Army or paramilitary forces in roles ranging from soldier to colonel, while approximately 15,000 former service members reside in Gahmar village.
Young men are frequently observed getting ready for military recruitment every morning and evening at the 1600-meter Mathiya track, which is situated on the banks of the Ganga River. Several families in the village have three generations of members who have served in the Indian Army.
A Village That Guards The Nation
The famous detective author Gopal Ram Gahmari was born in Gahmar, and the locals put up an Ashoka Pillar in his honor. The village has sanitary sewers and permanent homes. From the railway station, the main road to Gahmar provides a comfortable ride. Serving in the Army has given the community as a whole, as well as the soldiers’ homes, a unique identity and culture.
In this village, army culture is evident wherever you look. The village has localities named after soldiers. “Whenever there has been a crisis in the country, our soldiers have protected it like their own heart,” stated the Bhojpuri poet Bholanath Gahmari, who was born in this village. Our soldiers have given up their homes, towns, and parents in order to defend this nation.
In addition to being the biggest village in Asia, Gahmar is a living example of bravery, selflessness, and national service. India’s military heritage is exemplified by Gahmar, where thousands of soldiers serve on the borders and countless veterans enhance the country’s soil. It is truly a village that protects the country.
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