Composition | City Life And Village Life

Living in rural and urban areas has its own advantages and disadvantages. They are quite different from each other. Traditionally, India is mostly made up of rural areas, as Mahatma Gandhi once said, "The true essence of India resides in its villages."

Villages are filled with vibrant festivals and fairs. These celebrations bring people together in a traditional manner. During festivals like Holi, Baisakhi, Pongal, Onam, Dussehra, Diwali, or Eid, the entire village dances to folk music. The people in the village share a strong bond of brotherhood. They support each other in times of joy and sorrow, depending on the circumstances of life. Although their lifestyle may not be as modern as what you find in cities, rural people are warmer and more friendly. They are considerate and familiar with each other, unlike the isolation often found in big cities.

The natural beauty of Indian villages is breathtaking. The lush green fields adorned with flowers emit a delightful fragrance. Birds joyfully chirp in fields, barns, and village homes. Simplicity is a defining characteristic of village life.

Unfortunately, the pursuit of jobs and the allure of material comforts have resulted in a large-scale migration of people from rural to urban areas. However, even rural areas are progressing in terms of living standards. Urbanization is happening rapidly, and now many parts of rural India have access to electricity, piped water, concrete roads, telephones/mobile phones, computers, education, and medical care. Farmers now use modern agricultural tools and tractors instead of oxen to plow their fields.

Nevertheless, life in villages is not without its troubles. Disputes over land and love marriages within the same caste often lead to violence and bloodshed. The village councils sometimes deliver harsh and unnecessary judgments when resolving disputes, which brings misery and pain to the villagers.

Villagers rely on selling their agricultural products in urban markets, and city dwellers depend on the supply of essential goods such as grains, fruits, and vegetables from rural areas. People from villages commute to cities daily to purchase modern items, watch movies, relax, enjoy themselves, or work in urban establishments. In fact, the development of India cannot be imagined without the balanced progress of both villages and cities. They complement each other in many ways.