Mandaur - Mau, Chitrakoot

Mandaur is a village situated in the Mau tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mau and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Chitrakoot. Mandaur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandaur is 156023. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 210209 pincode. Kervi is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Mandaur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manikpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mandaur

According to the 2011 Census, Mandaur village had a total population of 3,460 people, including 1,832 males and 1,628 females, living in 530 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.30%, with male literacy at 77.76% and female literacy at 59.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 818, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,4601,8321,628
Child Population (0–6 yrs)597299298
Scheduled Castes (SC)818458360
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population1,9841,192792
Illiterate Population1,476640836

Nearby Villages of Mandaur

Mandaur 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)
DhandhauraSouth-West1.32 km
DubariNorth-West1.60 km
Mawai Kalan MustkilEast1.67 km
BamburaWest2.23 km
Tadi MustkilNorth-East2.35 km
Barwar MustkilNorth-East2.59 km
Mawai Kalan AhatmaliEast2.83 km
Biyawal MustkilNorth-West3.00 km
DhawadaSouth-West3.22 km
Mau AhatmaliSouth-East3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mandaur

Mandaur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kataiya Dandi, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kervi to Mandaur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitrakoot to Mandaur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandaur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mandaur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mandaur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mandaur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mandaur

Where is Mandaur located?

Mandaur village is located in Mau Tehsil, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Mandaur?

Mandaur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mandaur?

The pincode of Mandaur is 210209.

What is the population of Mandaur?

Mandaur had a total population of 3,460, including 1,832 males and 1,628 females.

How many households are there in Mandaur?

Mandaur had 530 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mandaur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mandaur was 69.30%. Male literacy was 77.76% and female literacy was 59.55%.