Mahni
Village in Punjab, Pakistan
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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
مہنی | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Mahni Location in Punjab, Pakistan  Mahni Mahni (Pakistan) | |
| Coordinates: 31°31′35″N 71°51′05″E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| 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 located in dry desert terrain with little vegetation and mostly thorny bushes over a breadth of 70 miles. The land is arid and agriculture depends upon the weather conditions. Only grains are cultivated.
The various castes in the village include Bhutta,[who?] Karlu Kachela, Bhular, Bhatti, Bhidwal, Nai, Dirkhan, Syed, and Cheena.
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.