Mahar

Mahar is a village located in Ajnala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Ajnala (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Mohar is the gram panchayat of Mahar village.

Here you can discover what makes Mahar unique in its vibrant Ajnala-Amritsar region. You’ll see Mahar’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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mahar is 037320. The village spans a total geographical area of 324 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143415. Ajnala is nearest town to Mahar village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Mahar

Population of Mahar

According to the 2011 Census, Mahar has a total population of about 1,370, with approximately 735 males and 635 females. The sex ratio is around 863 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 136 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 498 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 70.80%, with male literacy at about 74.42% and female literacy near 66.61%. There are around 257 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mahar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mahar

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

Nearby Villages of Mahar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahar