Overview
Pahari is a human settlement in the state of Rajasthan, India. It lies in the north-eastern part of the state, in a region that historically forms part of the Mewat tract bordering Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Key facts
| Name | Pahari |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Type | Human settlement |
| Region | North-eastern Rajasthan (Mewat area) |
Geography
Pahari is situated in the plains of north-eastern Rajasthan, an area characterised by low hills (from which several local place names, including Pahari itself, are derived) and agricultural land. The region lies close to the borders of Haryana to the north and Uttar Pradesh to the east, placing it within the broader Mewat cultural and linguistic zone.
Administration
As a settlement in Rajasthan, Pahari falls under the standard tiered administrative structure of the state, comprising the village or town body, the tehsil, and the district administration, with revenue and development functions handled through the panchayati raj institutions established under Rajasthan's local self-government framework.
Demographics and culture
Settlements in this part of Rajasthan typically have a mixed agrarian population, with Mewati and Hindi widely spoken alongside standard Rajasthani dialects. Cultural traditions in the surrounding Mewat region are shared across communities on either side of the state boundaries.
Economy
The local economy in this part of Rajasthan is primarily agricultural, supported by livestock rearing and small-scale trade in nearby market towns.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata entity: Q24927921