Mahar

Block / Tehsil Tehri
District Tehri Garhwal
State Uttarakhand

About Mahar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Mahar village is 043981. Mahar village is located in Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Tehri (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Mahar village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 95.55 hectares. Mahar has a total population of 257 peoples, out of which male population is 121 while female population is 136. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1123 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of mahar village is 58.37% out of which 68.60% males and 49.26% females are literate. There are about 59 houses in mahar village. Pincode of mahar village locality is 249130.

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 Tehri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to mahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Mahar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 257 121 136
Literate Population 150 83 67
Illiterate Population 107 38 69

Connectivity of Mahar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Mahar

Frequently Asked Questions about Mahar

Where is Mahar located?

Mahar village is situated in Tehri 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 249130, 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 257, with 121 males and 136 females.

How many households are there in Mahar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Mahar village has a total of 59 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mahar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mahar is 58.37%. The male literacy rate is 68.60%, while the female literacy rate is 49.26%.