Mau - Sarangpur, Rajgarh

Mau is a village situated in the Sarangpur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarangpur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Mahu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mau is 480056. The village covers a total geographical area of 705.86 hectares and falls under the 465697 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mau village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mau

According to the 2011 Census, Mau village had a total population of 2,507 people, including 1,257 males and 1,250 females, living in 495 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.27%, with male literacy at 84.35% and female literacy at 56.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 491, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 239.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Parhana Mau, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Mau is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Mau is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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:

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:

FAQs about Mau