Mahni is a village in Bhakkar District, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] It is located at 31°37'60N 71°4'0E at an elevation of 159 metres and lies near the boundary of districts Khushab and Jhang. It has a population of almost 30,000 and was given the status of a Union Council.[2]
Mahni is a dry desert with little vegetation and mostly thorny bushes over a breadth of 70 miles. The land is arid and depends upon the weather conditions. They only cultivate grains.
The people mutually share a living tradition of values.
There are many different kinds of castes in Mahni village. The Bhidwal caste is considered as the main caste of the village. Other casts are Kachela, Bhular, Bhatti, Nai, Dirkhan, Syed,Karloo and Cheena, etc.
Bhidwal family is most of the educated, landlord and political family of Mahni Thal, Current Chairman of union council mahni, Malik Javed also belongs to bhidwal family as well, most of the castes like kachela, bhular, seyal, Nai, Dirkhan, syed and Cheena have political clobration with bhidwal family,
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. The Biggest Camel's form is also situated in Mahni.