Mahera - Atrauli, Aligarh

Mahera is a village situated in the Atrauli tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atrauli and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Khedia Ta Lohgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahera is 122092. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.61 hectares and falls under the 202281 pincode. Atrauli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Mahera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Atrauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aligarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mahera

As per Census 2011, Mahera village has a total population of 336 people, consisting of 193 males and 143 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 740 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 232 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population336193143
Child Population (0–6 yrs)352015
Scheduled Castes (SC)241014
Literate Population23214785
Illiterate Population1044658

Nearby Villages of Mahera

Mahera 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)
Khedia Ta LohgarhNorth-West0.99 km
Kasimpur NagriEast1.11 km
Rajatau SeupurSouth-West1.44 km
ValipurSouth-East1.59 km
SalarpurNorth1.98 km
NahalWest2.23 km
Gahtauli NirmalNorth-East2.33 km
Manpur BhaupurSouth2.35 km
ShamaspurEast2.54 km
Man GarhiNorth-West2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mahera

Mahera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dharampur, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atrauli to Mahera is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Mahera is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Mahera

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

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

FAQs about Mahera

Where is Mahera located?

Mahera village is located in Atrauli Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mahera?

The Gram Panchayat of Mahera is Khedia Ta Lohgarh.

What is the pincode of Mahera?

The pincode of Mahera is 202281.

What is the population of Mahera?

Mahera has a total population of 336, including 193 males and 143 females.

How many households are there in Mahera?

There are 51 households in Mahera.

What is the literacy rate in Mahera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mahera is 69.05%. Male literacy is 76.17% and female literacy is 59.44%.