Mahni is a village in Bhakkar District, Punjab, Pakistan.^[1] It is located at an elevation of 159 metres and lies near the boundary of districts Khushab and Jhang. A part of Mankera Tehsil, Mahni 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. Only grains are cultivated.

The people mutually share a living tradition of values.

There are many different kinds of castes in Mahni village. The Karloo caste is considered as the main caste of the village.^[who?] Other castes include Kachela, Bhular, Bhatti, Bhidwal, Nai, Dirkhan, Syed, and Cheena, to name a few.

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. Mahni is also home to one of the largest camel farms in the region.