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.
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Quick answer: 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
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
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.
CD BlockBhilangana
Gram PanchayatMAHAR
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density794.92 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.47 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.97%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share32.5%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
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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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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 Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
5 |
83% |
| CRM |
1 |
17% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| 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
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| 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.