Mahar is a surname of Kumaoni[1] -Khastriya Rajputs[2] found in Uttarakhand[3] and West Nepal.
[4] [5] Mahars were given the title of chief 'Thogdar'/'Thokdar' and large part of Saur valley was referred as 'Mahar Patti'.
[6][1] The majority of the population is found in Pithoragarh city.
[6][7] 'Hilljatra' and 'Chaitol' are the key festivals of Mahar community.
[8] Laxman Singh Mahar, Indian Freedom Fighter,[6][7] and Mayukh Mahar, Indian Politician[9] are few notable personalities of the community.