Mahni
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Mahni
مہنی | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 31°31′35″N 71°51′05″E / 31.52639°N 71.85139°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | Punjab |
District | Bhakkar District |
Tehsil | Mankera Tehsil |
Elevation | 159 m (522 ft) |
Population ([citation needed]) | |
• Total | ~30,000 |
Time zone | UTC+5 (Pakistan Standard Time) |
Mahni is a village in Bhakkar District, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] It is located at an elevation of 159 metres and lies near the boundary of districts Khushab and Jhang. A part of Mankera Tehsil, Mahni has a population of almost 30,000 and was given the status of a Union Council.[2]
Mahni is a dry desert with little vegetation and mostly thorny bushes over a breadth of 70 miles. The land is arid and depends upon the weather conditions. Only grains are cultivated.
The people mutually share a living tradition of values.
There are many different kinds of castes in Mahni village. The Karloo caste is considered as the main caste of the village.[who?] Other castes include Kachela, Bhular, Bhatti, Bhidwal, Nai, Dirkhan, Syed, and Cheena, to name a few.
Mahni has the following schools: Govt High School Mahni, Govt Girls Elementary School, Govt Boys Primary School. There is also a private school (Perwaz Public School).
A mela at Darbar Hazrat Peer Shah Bakshana is held every year on 17–18 March. Mahni is also home to one of the largest camel farms in the region.
References
[edit]- ^ "(NADRA) of Pakistan".
- ^ Team, Maplandia.com. "Mahni Map | Pakistan Google Satellite Maps". www.maplandia.com. Retrieved 2018-01-12.