A model village is currently being constructed in Anand district's Demol with help provided by NRIs. With a small population of 2,800 people, 50 per cent of the village's families are based abroad. Demol is equipped with all kinds of modern and contemporary facilities, including an RCC road.
A treasury has been created owing to the steady flow of donations which are used for different purposes. Majority families in the village belong to the rich community of the Patidars. President of the Demol Kelavni Mandal, Hasmukhbhai Patel said that the primary school with classes from 1 to 7, was built on a budget of Rs 3500,000, donated by NRIs. Even the school uniforms are given by loyal donors. The Mandal was established by Harmanbhai Patel, who had arrived from Africa in 1965.
Sarpanch Gordhanbhai Patel said that despite its small size, the village has over 14 temples including 14 Ramji temples, a Swaminarayan temple, a mosque, and a church.
