Maheshri

Maheshri is a village located in Roorkee tehsil of Hardwar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Roorkee (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Hardwar. As per 2009 stats, Maheshwari is the gram panchayat of Maheshri village.

Here you can discover what makes Maheshri unique in its vibrant Roorkee-Hardwar region. You’ll see Maheshri’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 Maheshri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Maheshri is 056389. The village spans a total geographical area of 149 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 247668. Roorkee is nearest town to Maheshri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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

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Population of Maheshri

According to the 2011 Census, Maheshri has a total population of about 1,328, with approximately 707 males and 621 females. The sex ratio is around 878 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 203 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 945 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 58.81%, with male literacy at about 65.77% and female literacy near 50.89%. There are around 223 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Maheshri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Maheshri

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

Nearby Villages of Maheshri

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

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