India, July 11 -- At a time when smaller households are becoming the norm across India, an extraordinary family in Andhra Pradesh continues to uphold the tradition of living together. The Nagappa family in Kurlapalli village of Anantapur district has 83 members belonging to six generations, making it a rare example of a large joint family in modern India.

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According to news agency PTI, the family has lived together for generations and continues to share meals, income, responsibilities and everyday household duties.

Although the members are spread across four adjoining houses, the Nagappas function as a single household. The...