Mau - Maksoodangarh, Guna
Mau is a village situated in the Maksoodangarh tehsil of Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maksudangarh and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Guna. Mahu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mau village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mau is 499506. The village covers a total geographical area of 489 hectares and falls under the 473287 pincode. Biaora is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.
Mau village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raghogarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Mau
As per Census 2011, Mau village has a total population of 736 people, consisting of 379 males and 357 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 185 literate and 551 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 582 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mau are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 736 | 379 | 357 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 150 | 79 | 71 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 98 | 49 | 49 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 582 | 298 | 284 |
| Literate Population | 185 | 117 | 68 |
| Illiterate Population | 551 | 262 | 289 |
Nearby Villages of Mau
Mau is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Mau
Mau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Biaora to Mau is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Guna to Mau is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mau
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mau village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Mau
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mau village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mau
Where is Mau located?
Mau village is located in Maksoodangarh Tehsil, Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mau?
The Gram Panchayat of Mau is Mahu.
What is the pincode of Mau?
The pincode of Mau is 473287.
What is the population of Mau?
Mau has a total population of 736, including 379 males and 357 females.
How many households are there in Mau?
There are 166 households in Mau.
What is the literacy rate in Mau?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mau is 25.14%. Male literacy is 30.87% and female literacy is 19.05%.