Mau
Mau is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Mau district is 1,713 km², which includes 1,619.79 km² of rural area and 93.21 km² of urban area. There are about 1,499 villages in Mau district.
For administrative convenience, Mau district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 4 tehsils in Mau district. Here is the list of all Mau Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Mau District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghosi | 347 | 4,67,413 |
| 2 | Madhuban | 465 | 3,34,116 |
| 3 | Maunath Bhanjan | 512 | 9,10,549 |
| 4 | Muhammadabad Gohna | 388 | 4,93,890 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Maunath Bhanjan is the largest tehsil in mau district by both area and population. Ghosi is the smallest tehsil in mau district by area, while Madhuban is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Maunath Bhanjan | Maunath Bhanjan |
| Smallest Tehsil | Ghosi | Ghosi |
Population of Mau District
The population of Mau offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Mau, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,05,968 | 17,06,760 | 4,99,208 |
| Total Male Population | 11,14,709 | 8,58,843 | 2,55,866 |
| Total Female Population | 10,91,259 | 8,47,917 | 2,43,342 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,41,182 | 2,64,234 | 76,948 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,77,105 | 1,37,728 | 39,377 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,64,077 | 1,26,506 | 37,571 |
| Literate Population | 13,63,044 | 10,35,752 | 3,27,292 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,73,082 | 5,93,606 | 1,79,476 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,89,962 | 4,42,146 | 1,47,816 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,42,924 | 6,71,008 | 1,71,916 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,41,627 | 2,65,237 | 76,390 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,01,297 | 4,05,771 | 95,526 |
| Households | 3,24,424 | 2,53,645 | 70,779 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Mau district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Mau district is 22,05,968, including 11,14,709 males and 10,91,259 females. In rural areas, it is 17,06,760, including 8,58,843 males and 8,47,917 females. In urban areas, it is 4,99,208, including 2,55,866 males and 2,43,342 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Mau district is 3,41,182, including 1,77,105 boys and 1,64,077 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,64,234, including 1,37,728 boys and 1,26,506 girls. In urban areas, it is 76,948, including 39,377 boys and 37,571 girls.
- Literate population in Mau district is around 13,63,044, including 7,73,082 males and 5,89,962 females. In rural areas, it is 10,35,752, including 5,93,606 males and 4,42,146 females. In urban areas, it is 3,27,292, including 1,79,476 males and 1,47,816 females.
- Illiterate population in Mau district is about 8,42,924, including 3,41,627 males and 5,01,297 females. In rural areas, it is 6,71,008, including 2,65,237 males and 4,05,771 females. In urban areas, it is 1,71,916, including 76,390 males and 95,526 females.
- There are about 3,24,424 households in Mau district, including 2,53,645 in rural areas and 70,779 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Mau. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,74,537 | 4,22,657 | 51,880 |
| SC Male Population | 2,41,498 | 2,14,423 | 27,075 |
| SC Female Population | 2,33,039 | 2,08,234 | 24,805 |
| Total ST Population | 22,915 | 21,302 | 1,613 |
| ST Male Population | 11,464 | 10,637 | 827 |
| ST Female Population | 11,451 | 10,665 | 786 |
| Population Density | 1,288 / km² | 1,054 / km² | 5,356 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Mau district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mau district is approximately 4,74,537, including 2,41,498 males and 2,33,039 females. In rural areas, it is 4,22,657, including 2,14,423 males and 2,08,234 females. In urban areas, it is 51,880, including 27,075 males and 24,805 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mau district is about 22,915, including 11,464 males and 11,451 females. In rural areas, it is 21,302, including 10,637 males and 10,665 females. In urban areas, it is 1,613, including 827 males and 786 females.
- Overall population density of Mau district is around 1,288 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,054 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,356 people per km².