Mau - Bidhuna, Auraiya

Mau is a village situated in the Bidhuna tehsil of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bidhuna and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Auraiya. Mau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mau is 148147. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.07 hectares and falls under the 206243 pincode. Auraiya is the nearest town, located about 130 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 Bidhuna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kannauj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mau

As per Census 2011, Mau village has a total population of 2,946 people, consisting of 1,552 males and 1,394 females. The village has 540 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 499 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,814 literate and 1,132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 724 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mau are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9461,5521,394
Child Population (0–6 yrs)499251248
Scheduled Castes (SC)724372352
Literate Population1,8141,098716
Illiterate Population1,132454678

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GuraNorth1.43 km
KhizarpurSouth1.52 km
Narayanpur SharSouth-East1.73 km
Rajpur BidhunaEast1.81 km
JagatpurNorth-West1.82 km
SahaspurSouth-West1.93 km
Bhatoli BidhunaWest2.47 km
BhaturaNorth2.50 km
KarmoopurWest2.81 km
SanwaliyaSouth-East3.09 km

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 Achalda, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Auraiya to Mau is about 130 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Auraiya to Mau is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mau

Where is Mau located?

Mau village is located in Bidhuna Tehsil, Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mau?

Mau is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mau?

The pincode of Mau is 206243.

What is the population of Mau?

Mau has a total population of 2,946, including 1,552 males and 1,394 females.

How many households are there in Mau?

There are 540 households in Mau.

What is the literacy rate in Mau?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mau is 61.58%. Male literacy is 70.75% and female literacy is 51.36%.