Mahira - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Mahira is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Pakhrana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahira is 103844. The village covers a total geographical area of 616.45 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Sangod is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Mahira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahira

According to the 2011 Census, Mahira village had a total population of 714 people, including 362 males and 352 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.93%, with male literacy at 91.85% and female literacy at 55.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mahira

Mahira is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Mahira

Mahira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dara, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sangod to Mahira is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Mahira is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahira

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mahira village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Mahira

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mahira village are given below:

FAQs about Mahira