Janakpurdham. Buying and selling real estate is considered normal, but the idea of buying an entire village might sound surprising to many. However, within the Dom community of Madhesh, this tradition has persisted for generations, defining not only their livelihoods but also their social structure.The practice of 'buying a village' remains alive today among the Dom community, who are considered the most marginalized among Dalits, often referred to as 'Mahadalit.' According to this tradition, an individual pays a specific amount to 'buy' a village, gaining a monopoly over specific economic activities within that area.Paltu Malik, a resident of Kshireshwornath Municipality...