The Mer population also known as the Maher, Mihir, Mair or Mehr are a community of people who have evolved from the Kshatriya caste in Hinduism. The Mers have a rich and diverse history involving many battles, bravery, valour, sacrifice. The population of Mers distributed in a number of 155 villages and some 23 nes (habitant of cattle breeders) was reported to be 50,000 according to the Census of 1951.