Mahni Khera

Mahni Khera (also known as Mani Khera) is a village in India. It is located in North India's state of Punjab and is in the District of Muktsar. People of different castes live there. The majority of them are Sikh.

Famous Punjwood actor Gugu Gill is a resident of Mahni Khera and he is the son of late Sardar Surjit Singh Gill. Many people from Mahni Khera are now in different parts of world. According to 1991 census, total population of village was 1648.In Village One Best Doctoc was there Mr.Rajpal Singh There Was One Bargrain Shop means Atta Chacki name As Ambu Ki Chaki Where Quality Of Atta or Wheate Is Crumped.

Etymology

It was named after the name of a Muslim leader of the village, Muhammad Mahni Khan. Famous Punjabi Film PUTT JATTAN DE was picturised in this village. Another Punjabi film Gabhroo Punjab Da and CHHOHRA HARYANAE KA was also made in mahni khera.

Effect of partition

After the partition of Pakistan and India 1947, Muslims left the village. Muslims lived happily in the village, but there were fears that villages nearby were attacked, and Muslims were worried so they left the village during partition of 1947.

Surnames

People of different surnames live there; the main surnames are Gill, Hari, Brar, Sandhu and Punia. The majority of the people of Mahnikhera are Jatt and Sikh as well as the people migrated from Pakistan during the partition of 1947. many of the residents of Mahni khera have to leave their village in 1947, but they still live in the hearts of old villagers.

Notable people

Subedar Hans Singh Brar - Kavishri Kla Ratan, Yougest Shagird of the famous Babu Rajab Ali khan, Got innumerable awards for his writings. He is a well known personality not only in the state but overseas too.

Wing Commander Sher Singh Sandhu- Retired, currently living in Noida.

Dr. Kuljeet Kaur Brar a.k.a. Kuljeet Sekhon (Bavly) – a Ph.D scholar - assistant Professor in Education, University School of Open Learning (USOL) www.puchd.ac.in {earlier known as Department of Correspondence studies, Punjab University, Chandigarh and author of Punjabi poetry books "Satrangi" , "Tere Ghar Di Deewar" and "KirmachiDhage" was born at Mahni Khera. Published many research books and research papers in Education . She obtained her Ph.D degree in Education On Occupational Stress, Mental Health and Coping Resources of Teachers.. List of Punjabi language poets/Dr. Kuljeet kaur Brar
Gugu Gill aka Guggu Gill – famous actor in Punjabi films Punjabi actor of many movies Jatt Jeona Morh (1991 film)jawani jindabad,,kabbadi , Stupis seven; putt jatan de jatt boys ; shareek .

Kulbir Singh Sekhon aka Lovely - Lawyer at Punjab and Haryana High Court Chandigarh- remained Executive Member of Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Assosiation Chandigarh during 2002-03.

Balwinder Singh Sekhon aka Billa- Deputy Superintendent of Police Khanna (Ludhiana)

Location

Mahni Khera is located 18 km from Malout and 48 km from Sri Muktsar Sahib city. It is located in development block Lambi. Near about villages are sham khera, Bhai ka kera, Baloch kera, Burj sidhwan, Bahadhur khera, Gaddandob, Ratta khera, Sitogunno etc. the name of school staff members of Government Middle School are- Mr.Naveen Chaudhary, Mr.Ashok Kumar, Mr.Rajit Kumar, S.Amrik Singh, Sh. Hemant Sharma, S. Davinder Singh.MR.Naveen chaudhary is first person in this village has graduation in biotechnology and post graduation in microbiology.

Gurudwara

The village has one newly built Gurudwara sahib. Earlier Gurdwara sahib was in an old Mosque, after partition as no Muslim family remained there, so people converted Mosque into Sri Gurdwara Sahib. Panj peer place is also near this village.

Education

The village has one middle school "Govt middle school, Mahni khera". Closest sen. sec. school is also available at village Sham khera. One private school is also serving the students.

External links

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the middle school of this village is progressing under the able leadership of the head master SH. ASHOK KUMAR.All the staff members of this school are hard working and dedicated.

Coordinates: 30°04′N 74°30′E / 30.067°N 74.500°E / 30.067; 74.500 Rajan Preet Singh

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