KODINHI
Kodinhi, a small village in the Malappuram district of Kerala, India, is famously known as the "Twin Town" due to its unusually high number of twin births. The village has an astonishingly high twin birth rate, much higher than the global average.
Unusual Twin Phenomenon: Kodinhi reportedly has more than 450 pairs of twins among a population of about 2,000 families.
Higher Twin Rate Than Normal: While the global twin birth rate is around 4-16 per 1,000 births, Kodinhi's rate is estimated to be around 42 per 1,000 births.
No Clear Scientific Explanation: Despite studies, researchers have not found a definite reason for this phenomenon. Genetic, dietary, and environmental factors are believed to play a role.
Twins and More Twins: Even women who marry outside Kodinhi tend to have twins at a higher rate, suggesting a genetic link.
Attracts Global Attention: Scientists from India and abroad have studied Kodinhi, but the mystery remains unsolved.
A similar phenomenon of a large number of twin births within a small isolated community has been observed in Brazil.
