Mau, Uttar Pradesh

Mau
City
Mau bus Stop
Mau
Coordinates: 25°56′30″N 83°33′40″E / 25.94167°N 83.56111°E / 25.94167; 83.56111
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictMau
Government
  TypeMunicipal Council
  BodyArshad Jamal (Chairman)
Area
  Total
20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
63 m (207 ft)
Population
 (2011)
278,745
Languages
  OfficialHindi, Urdu
  RegionalBhojpuri
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
275101
Telephone code+0547
Vehicle registrationUP-54
Sex ratio978 (as of 2011) /
Websitewww.mau.nic.in

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.