The district of Mau is one of the many districts of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The district of Mau is also an important part of the Azamgarh division of the state of Uttar Pradesh. The district of Mau has its main centre for the control of administration in the city of Mau itself. The district of Mau is bordered by the districts of Ghazipur, Ballia, Azamgarh, Varanasi and Gorakhpur. The district also has the legendary River of Ganges flowing through the district. The district has been a home to many noted legends in various fields. The district of Mau covers a land area of approximately about 1713 sq km with a population of approximately about 22 lacs individuals. The district of Mau has a population density of approximately about 1287 people per sq km of the total administrative area. The district of Mau has a high literacy rate of 75.16%.