Mahar - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal

Mahar is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 80 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Mahar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahar is 043107. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.7 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Mahar

As per Census 2011, Mahar village has a total population of 740 people, consisting of 329 males and 411 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 1,249 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 389 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahar

Mahar 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 Mahar

Mahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Mahar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Mahar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahar

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

Health Facilities in Mahar

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

FAQs about Mahar