Q. Which village in Maharashtra is called India's first "Village of Books"?
Answer: Bhilar
Notes: Bhilar in Maharashtra was declared India's first "Village of Books" in 2017, inspired by Wales' Hay-on-Wye. It features 25 reading spots with over 15,000 books, mainly in Marathi. The initiative aims to promote reading culture and literary tourism in the state.
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