Mau district in eastern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 22,05,170 as per the 2011 Census, up from 18,53,997 in 2001, giving a decadal growth rate of 18.94%. The district covers 1,713 sq km and has a high population density of 1,287 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 978 females for every 1,000 males, while the child sex ratio (0–6 years) is 946 girls per 1,000 boys. The overall literacy rate stands at 75.16%, with male literacy at 84.61% and female literacy at 65.59%. Hindus form a clear majority, Muslims are the main minority, and nearly four‑fifths of the population live in rural areas.
Quick Overview — Mau Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
22,05,170 |
| Male Population |
11,14,888 |
| Female Population |
10,90,282 |
| Area |
1,713 sq km |
| Population Density |
1,287 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
978 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
946 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
75.16% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
84.61% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
65.59% |
| Total Child Population (0–6) |
3,27,500 |
| Rural Population Share |
77.34% |
- Mau’s population grew by about 19% between 2001 and 2011, reaching just over 22 lakh residents.
- The district is densely populated, with more than 1,200 people per square kilometre.
- The sex ratio of 978 is better than the state average, but the child sex ratio of 946 is somewhat lower.
- Literacy levels are relatively high, with a three‑quarters overall literacy rate and a noticeable but narrowing gender gap.
Population of Mau
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
22,05,170 |
18,53,997 |
| Male Population |
11,14,888 |
9,33,523 |
| Female Population |
10,90,282 |
9,20,474 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
18.94% |
28.23% |
| Population Density |
1,287 persons/sq km |
1,082 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | about 7,80,000 | — |
| 1911 | about 8,20,000 | 5.13% |
| 1921 | about 7,90,000 | -3.66% |
| 1931 | about 9,00,000 | 13.92% |
| 1941 | about 10,20,000 | 13.33% |
| 1951 | about 11,40,000 | 11.76% |
| 1961 | about 12,90,000 | 13.16% |
| 1971 | about 14,90,000 | 15.50% |
| 1981 | about 16,90,000 | 13.42% |
| 1991 | about 17,80,000 | 5.33% |
| 2001 | 18,53,997 | 4.21% |
| 2011 | 22,05,170 | 18.94% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
26,50,000 |
| 2026 |
26,80,000 |
| 2027 |
27,10,000 |
Literacy Rate in Mau
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
75.16% |
62.16% |
| Male Literacy |
84.61% |
75.60% |
| Female Literacy |
65.59% |
48.66% |
- Mau’s overall literacy rose by about 13 percentage points between 2001 and 2011.
- Female literacy made particularly strong gains, rising from below 50% to over 65% in a decade.
- Urban Mau records somewhat higher literacy levels than rural areas, but rural literacy is also relatively strong.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
978 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
946 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
3,27,500 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,68,300 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,59,200 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
about 14.8–14.9% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
about 17,70,000 |
80.23% |
| Muslim |
about 4,28,000 |
19.43% |
| Christian |
about 2,200 |
0.10% |
| Sikh |
about 400 |
0.02% |
| Buddhist |
about 700 |
0.03% |
| Jain |
about 200 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
about 200 |
0.01% |
| Religion Not Stated |
about 4,200 |
0.19% |
Mau is a Hindu‑majority district, with around four‑fifths of residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims constitute the main minority at just under one‑fifth of the population, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and other faiths together account for only a very small share. A small fraction of people did not state their religion in the census.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 3,85,000 |
around 17–18% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
very small |
around 0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
17,05,386 |
77.34% |
| Urban Population |
4,99,784 |
22.66% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
about 3,40,000–3,50,000 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 7,80,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 4,70,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 3,10,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 5,40,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 2,40,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 14,25,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit
| Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
4 |
| Blocks |
9 |
| Total Villages |
1,496 |
| District Hospitals |
2 |
| Community Health Centres |
6 |
| Primary Health Centres |
39 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Mau (Maunath Bhanjan) |
District headquarters and primary urban centre |
| Other Nagar Palikas / Nagar Panchayats |
Smaller towns contributing to the urban population |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
around 86.43% (principal language) |
| Urdu |
around 13.51% (spoken widely among Muslim population) |
| Other Languages |
small fractions, including regional dialects |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
about 3,40,000–3,50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Mau district? — Mau district has a population of 22,05,170 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Mau? — The sex ratio in Mau is 978 females for every 1,000 males.
- How many children (0–6 years) live in Mau? — There are 3,27,500 children in the 0–6 age group, about 15% of the population.
- What is the literacy rate of Mau? — The overall literacy rate is 75.16%, with male literacy at 84.61% and female literacy at 65.59%.
- What proportion of Mau’s population lives in rural areas? — Around 77.34% of people live in rural areas and 22.66% in urban areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Mau? — Hinduism is the majority religion, followed by about 80.23% of residents, with Muslims as the main minority.
- How many tehsils are there in Mau district? — Mau district has 4 tehsils or sub‑districts.
- What languages are mainly spoken in Mau? — Hindi is the main language, with a significant share of Urdu speakers.