Fully Literate Villages of India
Pothanikkad – Kerala
India’s first village to achieve 100% literacy, Pothanikkad values books and human connection over smartphones and screens even today.
Mawlynnong – Meghalaya
Famed for cleanliness and full literacy, this village thrives without digital tools, focusing on oral learning and community knowledge-sharing.
Hiware Bazar – Maharashtra
With zero illiteracy and minimal gadget use, this village emphasizes sustainable farming and collective wisdom over modern distractions.
Dharnai – Bihar
Though powered by solar energy, Dharnai relies on traditional methods for learning. Locals prefer libraries over digital platforms.
Kodinhi – Kerala
Known for its twin population, this village also maintains high literacy with low tech dependence, focusing on people-centric learning.
Ralegan Siddhi – Maharashtra
Spearheaded by Anna Hazare, the village blends Gandhian ideals with grassroots education, rejecting tech for practical, real-world skills.
Chappar – Haryana
With a woman sarpanch and full literacy, Chappar has chosen education empowerment over digital life, especially for its female residents.