Mau Nath Bhajan also known, as Mau is the administrative headquarters of the Mau district located in Uttar Pradesh.
Mau Nath Bhanjan now known as Mau is located in the Mau district of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the Mau district. Located on the banks of the River Ghaghra (Saryu), it is located in the southeast of Lucknow at a distance of 282 kms. and is in the east of Azamgarh at a distance of 56 kms. Varanasi is located at a distance of 90 kms. This settlement lies between 83° 17` to 84° 52` East longitude and 24° 47` to 26°17` North longitude. The nearest airprot is at Varanasi and the Mau Junction Railway Station is the nearest railway station. N H 29 passes through Mau and frequent bus service connect it to Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Ballia. It is surrounded by Ghagara River in the north, Ghazipur district on the south, Ballia district in the east and Azamgarh district in the west.
Mau is the hub of textile weavers in eastern Uttar Pradesh and weaving is the major occupation of the people living here. Clothes, manufactured here are exported on a large scale. The town is situated on the fertile plains of the Ganga-Ghagara doab, which facilitates cultivation of crops.
Geography and climate
Mau is situated on the fertile plains of the Ganga - Ghaghara doab. It lies between 83° 17’ to 84° 52' East & 24° 47' to 26°17' North. At its north, Ghaghara river is on the border, Ghazipur district is on the south, Ballia district is on the east & Azamgarh district is on the west side. This district represents geographical characteristics of mid Gangetic plain. "Khachari" and "Khadar" are types of soil found in the areas of north of Azamgarh - Ballia Road. In some high places "Bangar" soil is also found. In the southern part of the district, river flow is absent, due to which that area has Bangar type of soil, which is not fertile. The river system of the district is dominated by the Tons River and its tributary Choti Sarju. The Ghaghara River forms the northern border of the district. The main means of irrigation in the district are tubewells. Ponds are used mainly for fishing and bird sanctuary purposes. In Mau "Pakari Piua" pond have 1.7 km breadth and 32 km length. It also has two big ponds (Tal)one Ratoy tal near Madhuban and Garha tal near Ratanpura. Ground water can be obtained from 15 to 20 meters depth. Ground water is used for drinking purposes. Farmers use tubewell for irrigation purposes. Ghosi is the main town of mau district. sarvodaya inter college is a famous college in the city many professionals are the alumini of the college. Rajesh Kumar a reknowed professional in sugar & alcohol industry also belongs to the district.in medical feild it has second position after varansi.here so many specielist in particulraised body part.in such way FATIMA hospital is a live example for people.
Over View of Mau
- GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION 83 deg.17' to 84 deg.52' E -25 deg.47' to 26 deg.17' N
- AREA 1,71,459 Hectare
- AVERAGE RAINFALL 1021 Milimeter
- TEMPERATURE Max:44 deg. Min:6 deg.
- POPULATION(1991 CENSUS) Total:14,50,000 Urban:2,44,000 Rural:12,01,790
- SEX RATIO 974
- LITERACY 43.8%
- TEHSIL 4
- BLOCK 9
- NYAY PANCHAYAT 92
- GRAM PANCHAYAT 596
- VILLAGES 1644
- NAGAR PALIKA 1
- TOWN AREA 6
- CENSUS TOWN 2
- POLICE STATION 11
- BANK BRANCHES 92
- BUS STATIONS 98
- RAILWAY STATIONS 16
- DEGREE COLLEGES 5
- CREDIT/DEPOSIT RATIO 11.96(98-99)
- PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES 42
- ELECTRIFIED VILLAGES 88.1%
| Reaching to Mau Jn: | |
| From | Distance |
| Lucknow | 332 km |
| Kanpur | 403 km |
| Kolkata | 745 km |
| Delhi | 819 km |
| Ambala | 1024 km |
| Jaipur | 1126 km |
| Nasik | 1393 km |
| Ahmedabad | 1607 km |
| Pune | 1633 km |
| Garhwal | 50 km |
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