It is a small town located about a 20 minute drive from the nearest town almost in the center of Mauritius. With a population of 2,733 inhabitants, it is immersed in an absolutely rustic environment. In fact, the town is surrounded by forests and green vegetation.
Upon reaching the destination, the visitor’s gaze is focused on the old houses and their ancient architecture. Most of the buildings appear abandoned and require extensive renovation. As it is a humid region, the walls are covered with green moss on the outside. The streets are almost deserted as only a few residents own a vehicle. Even bus services are available at half hour intervals.
The main area is concentrated with some shops and vegetable vendors. Since many things are not available locally, residents have to move to the city for business and entertainment purposes, and vice versa.
Like many other villages, this one has also been equipped with a community center that can be considered as the meeting point of the villages. It is she who they meet to discuss their daily problems and how to approach them. At the door, games such as carrom, domino, monopoly and other games are proposed to young people. Residents also play sports such as soccer and volleyball, and tournaments are held regularly. There are also outdoor activities where people gather to celebrate holidays and other important functions.
Regarding health facilities, the Ministry of Health has set up a dispensary where free medical care is provided to the inhabitants. Most of the time people come to the center for minor ailments such as injuries, pain, malnutrition and skin problems. Prenatal care services, vaccination programs and family planning are also carried out, however, the main disease suffered by the inhabitants is alcoholism. This is a serious scourge in the village.
The town also has a primary school to promote education for the benefit of the inhabitants. However, due to poverty, many parents cannot afford to send their children to school, even though the education is free. The performance of the students is poor since most of them do not receive the family support required in their family environment. Most of the workers are employed in the agricultural sector in sugar cane fields and tea plantations. With industrialization, a large proportion of the female workforce has sought employment in the textile and manufacturing sectors.
A few years ago a police station was opened in the village for the safety of the inhabitants. Previously, all cases were handled by another nearby police station. With the increasing number of police cases, the new police station plays a leading role in maintaining public order in the town. Quite often cases of disputes, quarrels, robberies and conflicts between villagers are reported to the police, especially under the influence of alcohol.
As mentioned above, one of the main problems affecting the village is alcoholism. This situation goes back a long period of time. Previously, there was no adequate entertainment for residents. The only way to entertain themselves was having a few drinks with friends and colleagues. After returning home from work, most of the workers gathered at the stores to chat and drink. Even today, young people have been victims of this scourge. There really isn’t enough entertainment for generation n. Liquor stores are full of customers and run until very late. In fact, it is a very lucrative business in that corner of the country. In fact, this conjecture creates a multitude of social and family problems that result in domestic violence, divorce and neglect of children especially towards education. Social workers are implementing awareness programs to inform victims about the serious impacts on health and social life.
One of the most striking characteristics of the town is the presence of several kilometers of forests and vegetation. In fact, from start to finish, the visitor’s eyes are drawn to the green vegetation. Here life runs quietly and peacefully as residents are away from the crazy crowds and noise pollution of large crowds and cities. In fact, it is an ideal place for sports such as jogging where the individual has the opportunity to breathe fresh air and enjoy. a good health. The presence of rivers and dams enhances the beauty of the green belt. The rivers are rich in various varieties of fish, shrimp and crayfish. Many villagers make a living by fishing.
After touring the village, the viewer can glimpse a typical rural region of Mauritius. The mentality, culture, behavior and way of life of the villagers are completely different from those in urban areas. So whenever you have the opportunity to come to Mauritius, don’t forget to visit this specific locality.
