Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neighar?

Neighar (NEIGHbourhood + GHAR (Hindi: घर)), is a free Indian Neighbourhood and Social Networking App built for India, and proudly made in India. Neighar helps you connect with your local neighbours based on their location, and allows neighbours within the same area to communicate and share information. Neighar resembles other social media platforms in such a way that you can post and read through a news feed where you can interact with neighbours and respond in the posts made by your neighbours. Neighar also has features built where you can encourage local businesses by buying products and services from them.

How do I join Neighar?

Everyone is free to join the free Indian Neighbourhood and Community App Neighar. You can download the mobile app from IOS and Android Platforms today. The links to download are given below. Once you download and start using the app, you’ll need to verify your address to ensure that you’re part of a real neighbourhood community.

Is Neighar free to use?

Yes, Indian Neighbourhood and Community app Neighar is free for all users. Indian residents can join and participate in their local village news and happenings without any cost.

Can I use Neighar in any location?

Neighar, the Indian Neighbourhood and Community app, is designed for Indian neighbourhoods and communities. You may use it in your village and help promote it to develop an active Neighar community.

Neighar users can share a variety of information on Neighar, including recommendations for local businesses, safety alerts, community events, and general updates which are relevant to your Indian village, district or Indian cities which you currently live.

How can I report inappropriate content or behavior on Neighar?

Neighar App has provided tools for reporting inappropriate content or behavior. We always give users the power to flag posts, comment on comments, or block user’s messages that violate community guidelines. Neighar also has a very powerful moderation system in place to make sure the platform remains safe and clean for all users.

Can Indian local businesses join Neighar?

Yes, businesses in India can create business pages on Neighar and engage with the local villages and communities around them. Neighar has strict guidelines regarding promotional content to make sure the we keep the community-type nature on the platform.

Is Neighar available in multiple languages?

Yes, Neighar is designed to support multiple languages to cater to different Indian States and Union Territories. People who download the app can choose their preferred language from the list of options available. We will be adding support for more languages soon.

How does Neighar ensure privacy?

Neighar gives utmost seriousness and importance to privacy, and helps users to customize their privacy settings. Any information shared on Neighar is visible only to the verified neighbours within the same area or neighbourhood.

Can I use Neighar for public safety alerts?

Yes, Neighar includes features for public safety alerts. Local law enforcement agencies and public agencies can communicate important safety information directly to residents through the platform.

Can I use Neighar to sell or buy items locally?

Yes, Neighar has a marketplace feature that allows users to buy and sell items locally. It’s a platform for neighbours to discover and trade goods within their community.

How can I invite neighbours to join Neighar?

You can invite neighbours to join Neighar by sending them invitations through the platform. Neighar provides tools for users to invite others in their neighbourhood to join the community.

Are there guidelines for neighbourly behavior on Neighar?

Yes, Neighar has community guidelines that encourage positive and neighbourly behavior. Users are expected to be respectful and considerate in their interactions to maintain a friendly community atmosphere.

Can I create or join groups based on specific interests or hobbies on Neighar?

Yes, Neighar allows users to create or join groups based on shared interests or hobbies. These groups provide helps like-minded neighbours to connect and discuss specific topics.

How does Neighar handle user verification?

Neighar uses different methods for user verification. It tries to locate the location of the users to make sure that they belong to the neighborhood which they are creating the profile from. We are also planning for other verification methods to be added to the platform shortly.