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

As per Census 2011, Mahira village has a total population of 714 people, consisting of 362 males and 352 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 468 literate and 246 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mahira are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population714362352
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814338
Scheduled Castes (SC)1809585
Literate Population468293175
Illiterate Population24669177

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NipaniyaSouth-West1.60 km
PakhranaSouth-East2.10 km
Bishan KheriWest2.42 km
Dahi KheraNorth2.55 km
JithanaSouth-East2.60 km
KhatawadaNorth-East2.65 km
Bans KheraSouth2.95 km
BagodWest2.96 km
PanwarNorth-West3.52 km
JargaEast3.65 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mahira

Where is Mahira located?

Mahira village is located in Khanpur Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahira?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahira is Pakhrana.

What is the pincode of Mahira?

The pincode of Mahira is 326038.

What is the population of Mahira?

Mahira has a total population of 714, including 362 males and 352 females.

How many households are there in Mahira?

There are 131 households in Mahira.

What is the literacy rate in Mahira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahira is 65.55%. Male literacy is 80.94% and female literacy is 49.72%.