Mau | |
|---|---|
City | |
  Mau | |
| 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]
- ^ a b "Uttar Pradesh (India): State, Major Agglomerations & Cities – Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ "UP's silk saree sector gets a raw deal". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 29 June 2005.