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From Relatives to Food: Madhya Pradesh Villages Boast Unique, Surprising Names!
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News18•24-09-2026, 08:04
From Relatives to Food: Madhya Pradesh Villages Boast Unique, Surprising Names!
- •Many villages in Madhya Pradesh are named after relatives, cooking utensils, food, and beverage items.
- •Betul district has villages named 'Sala' and 'Sali' (brother-in-law, sister-in-law); Dhar district has 'Devar' (husband's younger brother).
- •Villages like 'Kadai' (wok) in Shajapur, 'Katori' (bowl) and 'Dogra' (copper vessel) in Dewas are named after kitchen utensils.
- •Names like Cheeni (sugar), Singhada (water chestnut), Soda, Lahsuna (garlic), Haldi (turmeric), Karela (bitter gourd) are also village names.
- •These unique names are often based on centuries-old folklore, old landlords, or special geographical locations, creating curiosity.
Key Questions Answered
In the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh, there are villages named 'Sala' and 'Sali', which mean brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Additionally, Dhar district has a village named 'Devar', and Vidisha features villages like 'Mausipura' and 'Balampur'.
Madhya Pradesh has several villages named after common kitchen utensils and items. For instance, Shajapur district has a village named 'Kadai' (wok), Dewas district has 'Katori' (bowl) and 'Dogra' (copper vessel), and Chhatarpur district has a village named 'Churi' (bangle).
According to local experts, the distinctive names of these villages may originate from centuries-old folklore, the names of past landlords, or specific geographical locations.
