Mau | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 25°56′30″N 83°33′40″E / 25.94167°N 83.56111°E | |
Country | India |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
District | Mau |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Council |
• Body | Arshad Jamal (Chairman) |
Area | |
• Total | 20 km2 (8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | 278,745 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi, Urdu |
• Regional | Bhojpuri |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 275101 |
Telephone code | +0547 |
Vehicle registration | UP-54 |
Sex ratio | 978 (as of 2011) ♀/♂ |
Website | www |
Mau, also now known as Maunath Bhanjan, is an industrial town and the headquarter of the Mau district. It is located in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, India. The town is known for its saree industry which is a traditional business and centuries old art of the people of this city; says, Pallavi Mishra.[2]