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No baraats, no brides, no beginnings: Inside India's Hamlet of Bachelors

Barwan Kalan, a remote Bihar village, is dubbed the hamlet of bachelors as lack of roads, water, and electricity has prevented marriages for over 50 years. Despite being near tourist spots, residents face isolation, with basic services like hospitals and schools miles away.

25 Dec 2025 9:54 am