Mahar I

Mahar I is a village located in Shahpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 30km away from district headquarter Shahpur. Shahpur is the sub-district headquarter of Mahar I village. As per 2009 stats, Harnera is the gram panchayat of Mahar I village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahar I unique in its vibrant Shahpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Mahar I’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 Mahar I

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahar I is 009372. The village spans a total geographical area of 208 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176206. Dharmsala is nearest town to Mahar I village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Mahar I 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 Shahpur 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 Mahar I

Population of Mahar I

According to the 2011 Census, Mahar I has a total population of about 340, with approximately 149 males and 191 females. The sex ratio is around 1281 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 38 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 145 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 88. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.82%, with male literacy at about 78.52% and female literacy near 61.26%. There are around 77 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahar I's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahar I

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

Nearby Villages of Mahar I

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahar I