Mau - Beohari, Shahdol

Mau is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Mau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mau is 500994. The village covers a total geographical area of 2339.33 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 10 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 5,154 people, including 2,701 males and 2,453 females, living in 1,204 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.35%, with male literacy at 69.01% and female literacy at 46.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 720, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,546.

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Mau is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Mau is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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