Mahar
About Mahar
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Mahar village is 043107. Mahar village is located in Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Devprayag (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Mahar village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 232.7 hectares. Mahar has a total population of 740 peoples, out of which male population is 329 while female population is 411. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1249 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of mahar village is 52.57% out of which 69.91% males and 38.69% females are literate. There are about 182 houses in mahar village. Pincode of mahar village locality is 249300.
When it comes to administration, Mahar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Mahar village comes under Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha constituency & Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Devprayag is nearest town to mahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.
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Population of Mahar
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 740 | 329 | 411 |
| Literate Population | 389 | 230 | 159 |
| Illiterate Population | 351 | 99 | 252 |
Connectivity of Mahar
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mahar
Where is Mahar located?
Mahar village is situated in Devprayag Tehsil, within the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mahar?
Mahar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Mahar?
The pincode of Mahar is 249300, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Mahar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mahar is 740, with 329 males and 411 females.
How many households are there in Mahar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Mahar village has a total of 182 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mahar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mahar is 52.57%. The male literacy rate is 69.91%, while the female literacy rate is 38.69%.