Introduction
Mahuakhera Ganj is a city and a Nagar Palika Parishad in the Udham Singh Nagar district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Mahuakhera Ganj city is administratively subdivided into 9 wards, to which elections are conducted every five years. The city is politically, economically, and culturally very important for the region.
Geography
Mahuakhera Ganj is situated at 29.13°N latitude and 78.92°E longitude. It is situated in the fertile Terai belt of Uttarakhand, known for its fertile agricultural soil and increasing industrial activity.
Demographics
According to the 2011 India Census, Mahuakhera Ganj Nagar Palika Parishad consisted of a total population of 12,584, including 6,877 males and 5,707 females.
- Children (0-6 years): 1,948 (15.48% of the total population)
- Female Sex Ratio: 830 (below Uttarakhand’s state average of 963)
- Child Sex Ratio: 925 (above the state average of 890)
- Literacy Rate: 65.36% (below Uttarakhand’s state average of 78.82%)
- Male Literacy: 77.92%
- Female Literacy: 49.93%
The town has a rich mix of communities and cultures, with Hindi being the official language.
Political Landscape
Mahuakhera Ganj is administered by the Nagar Palika Parishad, which takes care of municipal governance, infrastructure growth, and administration.
2025 Municipal Elections
The last municipal elections were conducted on January 23, 2025, and the elections were declared on January 25, 2025. Independent contestant Rizwan Ahmad (Advocate) secured the seat of Chairperson (Adhyaksh) with 5,096 votes. He defeated an independent contestant Abdul Hasan (2,474 votes) and Mohammad Saleem of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) (1,351 votes). The formal oath-taking ceremony was conducted on February 7, 2025.
Previous Leadership (2018-2025)
In the 2018 elections, Nasima Begum of the Indian National Congress (INC) was elected chairperson. She polled 2,603 votes and defeated independent candidate Mehtab Jahan. She was in office until 2025 when Rizwan Ahmad was elected.
Elected Ward Members (2025-2030)
The town has nine wards, each with an elected councilor:
- Vijay Nagar – Jagdish Singh
- Ahir Pura – Amit Kumar Singh
- Madaiya Devi – Vimla Devi
- Adarsh Mishri Nagar – Irfan
- Ganj – Abid Hussain
- Main Bazaar – Muzaffar Ali
- Jama Masjid Nagar – Seema B.
- Shakti Chauraha – Anees Ansari
- Hakim Ganj – Isa Parveen
Infrastructure and Economy
Mahuakhera Ganj has been undergoing major infrastructural growth in the past few years. The economy of the city is mainly controlled by small-scale industries, agriculture, and trade. Wheat, rice, and sugarcane are major crops grown here. Local markets also provide a major support to the economy as the town is a commercial center for the agricultural trade.
Education and Public Services
Mahuakhera Ganj has various educational institutions providing primary, secondary, and higher education. However, there is still room for improvement in female literacy rates and access to higher education. The local administration has been working to improve public utilities, roads, sanitation, and healthcare facilities.
Cultural and Social Aspects
The city has a good cultural heritage with grand celebrations of festivals like Diwali, Holi, Eid, and Baisakhi with gusto. Local fair and social meetings are important factors in sustaining communal harmony in the town. Some NGOs and voluntary organizations work strenuously for social welfare schemes.
Future Prospects
With fast-paced urbanization and infrastructural development, Mahuakhera Ganj is following a path of uninterrupted growth. The next 2030 municipal elections will be a key event in determining its administration and development plans. The town will see increased economic growth, better civic facilities, and improved local administration.
Further Information
- Country: India
- State: Uttarakhand
- District: Udham Singh Nagar
- Population (2011): 12,584
- Official Language: Hindi
- Time Zone: UTC+5:30 (IST)
- Vehicle Registration Code: UK 18
- Website: uk.gov.in
Populated Places in Udham Singh Nagar District
Cities and Towns:
Bajpur, Bandia, Dineshpur, Gadarpur, Jaspur, Kachnal Gosain, Kashipur, Kelakhera, Khatima, Kichha, Mahua Dabra Haripura, Mahuakhera Ganj, Nagla, Pantnagar, Rudrapur, Shaktigarh, Sitarganj, Madnapur, Sultanpur.
Villages:
Bagwara, Jogither Nagla, Kathangri, Kolara, Ramnagar (Bajpur), Ramnagar (Jaspur), Ramnagar (Kashipur), Ramnagar Range.
Mahuakhera Ganj remains a proliferating urban town, being pivotal in the progress of the Udham Singh Nagar district.
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