Mahara is a village in Surankote Tehsil of Punch district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 001265.
About Mahara village record
Use this page to check the source record for Mahara, including its village code and its place within Surankote Tehsil and Punch district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 3,290, 575 households, area 1,427 hectares, PIN code 185121.
Quick facts
- Village
- Mahara
- Village code
- 001265
- Tehsil / Sub-District
- Surankote
- District
- Punch
- State
- JAMMU and KASHMIR
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 3,290
- Households
- 575
- Sex ratio
- 898 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 1,427 hectares
- Population density
- 231 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 185121
Census code and location hierarchy
For Mahara, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Tehsil when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 01
- District code
- 005
- Sub-district code
- 00019
- Village code
- 001265
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Mahara |
| Census village code | 001265 |
| State | JAMMU and KASHMIR |
| State code | 01 |
| District | Punch |
| District code | 005 |
| Tehsil / Sub-District | Surankote |
| Sub-district code | 00019 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 3,290 |
| Households | 575 |
| Male population | 1,733 |
| Female population | 1,557 |
| Sex ratio | 898 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 298 |
| Area | 1,427 hectares |
| Population density | 231 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 185121 |
| CD block | Buffliaze |
| Gram panchayat | Mahra |
| Nearest statutory town | Surankote |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 43 km |
Facilities and amenities in Mahara
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 3 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 1 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 15 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 12 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 16 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Forest area | 1,162 hectares |
| Non-agricultural use area | 41 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 97 hectares |
| Net area sown | 127 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 127 hectares |
Other villages in this tehsil
These links are from the same Tehsil. They are not ranked by road distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Mahara?
The Census village code of Mahara is 001265.
Where is Mahara village?
Mahara village is in Surankote Tehsil (sub-district) of Punch district, Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the population of Mahara?
The source reports a population of 3,290 for Mahara.
What is the sex ratio of Mahara?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Mahara is 898 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Jammu and Kashmir Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.