Mau - Banda, Sagar

Mau is a village situated in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banda and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Rakhsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mau is 460177. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.76 hectares and falls under the 470335 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 27 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 Banda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Damoh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mau

According to the 2011 Census, Mau village had a total population of 824 people, including 442 males and 382 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.86%, with male literacy at 73.96% and female literacy at 45.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Makronia, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Mau is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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