Indian Village Directory

Mahar Village

Mahar is an inhabited village in Ghansali Sub-district of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 042981, the Census 2011 record lists 438 people in 98 households and the reported area is 55.1 hectares. The local references include Mahar Gram Panchayat, Bhilangana CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tehri at about 80 km.

In short:

Mahar is a village in Ghansali Sub-district, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 042981 and 438 people in 98 households.

Village Code042981
Population438
Households98
Area55.1 hectares
Nearest TownTehri

Detailed village profile

Mahar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 438 people, 55.1 hectares of reported area and Tehri as the nearest town reference for Mahar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Tehri Garhwal
Sub-district Ghansali
CD Block Bhilangana
Gram Panchayat MAHAR
  • Mahar falls under Ghansali Sub-district in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 042981.
  • The record lists 438 people living in 98 households.
  • The reported village area is 55.1 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Tehri.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Mahar
Census Village Code
042981
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Tehri Garhwal
District Census Code
059
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghansali
Sub-district Census Code
00293
CD Block
Bhilangana
Gram Panchayat
Mahar
Households
98
Population
438
Male Population
200
Female Population
238
Sex Ratio
1,190
Area
55.1 hectares
Area
0.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Tehri
Nearest Town Distance
80 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
249155
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 794.92 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.47 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.97% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 32.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Mahar in the official administrative record. Census village code 042981, Mahar Gram Panchayat and Bhilangana CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
059
Sub-district Census Code
00293
Village Census Code
042981
CD Block Code
0019
CD Block Name
Bhilangana
Gram Panchayat Name
Mahar

Location and Distance

Tehri is the nearest town listed for Mahar, about 80 km away. New Tehri is listed as the district headquarters at about 80 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghansali
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
New Tehri
Distance from District Headquarter
80 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tehri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
80 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
150 km
Nearest Town
Tehri
Distance from Nearest Town
80 km
Total Geographical Area
55.1 hectares
Area
0.55 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 438 people in 98 households, with 200 male residents and 238 female residents. The average household size is 4.47, and SC share is 2.97% and ST share is 0% for Mahar. Population density works out to about 794.92 people per sq km.

Total Households
98
Total Population
438
Male Population
200
Female Population
238
Sex Ratio
1,190
Average Household Size
4.47
SC Population
13
SC Male Population
8
SC Female Population
5
SC Population Share
2.97
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Mahar list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Mahar. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mahar include hand pump water, treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
25.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Mahar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Mahar include cooperative bank, self-help groups, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Mahar is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Mahar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Smaii Millet, net sown area is 23.07 hectares and irrigated land is 7.49 hectares (32.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Smaii Millet
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
6.83
Net Area Sown In Hectares
23.07
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
15.58 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.49
Canals Area In Hectares
7.49 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mahar

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 83%
CRM 1 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 50%
Union Bank of India 2 33%
Canara Bank 1 17%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 249155 Tehri Garhwal Ghansali ** Ghansali Ghansali Chamiyal Bypass Road, Near Hanuman Mandir, New Market, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, 249155
State Bank of India CRM 249155 Tehri Garhwal Ghansali ** Ghansali Uttarakhand Ghansali, Tehsil Pratapnagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, 249155
Union Bank of India ATM 249155 Tehri Garhwal Ghansali ** Ghansali Chamiyala Road Shah Bhawan Near Chandra Sari Emporium, Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, 249155
State Bank of India ATM 249155 Tehri Garhwal Ghansali ** Rani Dang May Ghutai Palla Uttarakhand Ghuttu, Teh.pratap Nagar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, 249155
State Bank of India ATM 249155 Tehri Garhwal Ghansali ** Akhori Ghansali Tehri Garhwal Sbi Akhori, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, 249155

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mahar village located?

Mahar is in Ghansali Sub-district of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Mahar village in?

Mahar village is in Tehri Garhwal district.

Which state is Mahar village in?

Mahar village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Mahar under?

Mahar comes under Ghansali Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Mahar?

The Census village code of Mahar is 042981.

Which Gram Panchayat is Mahar under?

Mahar is listed under MAHAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhilangana.

What is the population of Mahar village?

The village record lists 438 people and 98 households for Mahar.

How many households are in Mahar village?

The village record lists 98 households for Mahar.

What is the male and female population of Mahar?

The record lists 200 male residents and 238 female residents for Mahar.

What is the sex ratio of Mahar village?

The sex ratio of Mahar is 1,190 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Mahar village?

The reported geographical area of Mahar is 55.1 hectares.

What is the population density of Mahar village?

The approximate population density of Mahar is 794.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Mahar?

The nearest town listed for Mahar is Tehri, about 80 km away.

How far is Mahar from the district headquarters?

Mahar is about 80 km from New Tehri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Mahar from the sub-district headquarters?

Mahar is about 17 km from Ghansali, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Mahar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mahar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Mahar?

For Mahar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Smaii Millet, net sown area is 23.07 hectares and irrigated land is 7.49 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mahar?

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mahar. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.