Mahr

Mahr is a village located in Khundian tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 72km away from district headquarter Khundian. Khundian is the sub-district headquarter of Mahr village. As per 2009 stats, Bari Kalan is the gram panchayat of Mahr village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahr unique in its vibrant Khundian-Kangra region. You’ll see Mahr’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mahr

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahr is 010823. The village spans a total geographical area of 250.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176031. Jawalamukhi is nearest town to Mahr village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Mahr village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jawalamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mahr

Population of Mahr

According to the 2011 Census, Mahr has a total population of about 300, with approximately 141 males and 159 females. The sex ratio is around 1127 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 42 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 74 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.67%, with male literacy at about 75.18% and female literacy near 64.78%. There are around 71 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahr's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahr

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mahr. As per the 2011 stats, Mahr had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mahr

Knowing the nearby villages of Mahr helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mahr.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahr