Mau - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Mau is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Mau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mau is 490883. The village covers a total geographical area of 583.55 hectares and falls under the 487770 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Gadarwara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mau

According to the 2011 Census, Mau village had a total population of 1,211 people, including 633 males and 578 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.44%, with male literacy at 76.71% and female literacy at 57.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 230.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mau

Mau is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Mau

Mau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Mau is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Mau is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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:

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:

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