Mehar

Mehar is a village located in Mandi tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 14km away from Mandi, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Mehar village. As per 2009 stats, Tandu Sdr is the gram panchayat of Mehar village.

Here you can discover what makes Mehar unique in its vibrant Mandi region. You’ll see Mehar’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 Mehar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mehar is 014486. The village spans a total geographical area of 137.39 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175001. Mandi is nearest town to Mehar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Mehar 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 Darang Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mehar

Population of Mehar

According to the 2011 Census, Mehar has a total population of about 733, with approximately 345 males and 388 females. The sex ratio is around 1124 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 72 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 173 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 75.03%, with male literacy at about 83.77% and female literacy near 67.27%. There are around 169 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mehar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mehar

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

Nearby Villages of Mehar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mehar