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Maihar

मैहर
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About the district

Maihar — district of Madhya Pradesh

Maihar is a district in Madhya Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Maihar

Home to the sacred Maihar Devi Temple, an important pilgrimage destination dedicated to the goddess.

District HQ
Maihar

Must-visit places in Maihar

temple

Maihar Devi Temple

Ancient hilltop temple dedicated to Goddess Devi, a significant pilgrimage site with scenic views.

  • historical
    Majhgawan Diamond Mines

    Historic diamond mining area representing one of India's important diamond reserves.

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Then & Now

Maihar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
6,56,908
Census 2011 baseline
+22.1%
Population · 2026
8,02,204
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,48,115
Census 2011 baseline
+16.3%
Households · 2026
1,72,225
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 666 villages

Maihar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,36,939Census 2011
Female population
3,19,969Census 2011
Sex ratio
950 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,48,115Census 2011
SC population
99,622Census 2011
ST population
1,35,480Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
8,02,204+22.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,72,225RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
2,86,780Census 2011
Cultivators
54,216Census 2011
Agri labourers
65,405Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
37,15,287 / 49,89,23674% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Maihar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

22 places mapped
Coverage
12 of 666 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 8
  • Shop· 6
  • Railway· 4
  • Temple· 1
  • Church· 1
  • Restaurant· 1
  • Bank· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Maihar district.

Browse by mandal

All 3 mandals of Maihar

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666 villages · 235 GPs
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Top villages in Maihar

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Maihar

How many mandals and villages are in Maihar district?

Maihar district has 3 mandals and 666 revenue villages across 235 gram panchayats in Madhya Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Maihar district?

The district headquarters of Maihar is —.

What is the pincode of Maihar district?

Maihar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Maihar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Maihar fall under?

Maihar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

When was Maihar district formed?

Maihar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Maihar district?

Major rivers in Maihar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Maihar

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