Mauganj

Mauganj is a town and a nagar panchayat in Rewa district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Bagheli is the regional language of Mauganj. Mauganj is seat of legislative assembly in Madhya Pradesh.

Mauganj
town
Five Waterfall in rewa city(Bahuti,Kyuti,Chachayi etc)
Mauganj
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Mauganj
Mauganj (India)
Coordinates: 24.68°N 81.88°E / 24.68; 81.88
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictRewa
Elevation
313 m (1,027 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total26,420
Languages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
486331 [1]
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP

History

Mauganj was the capital of Mau, which was a principality before the capture of Rewa. The Rajas of Mau were of the Sengar (a Rajput clan). It is notable for the monuments built by the Sengar, who ruled in the area before Indian sovereignty. Major populations in Mauganj are Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya and other minority groups.

Geography

Mauganj is located at 24.68°N 81.88°E / 24.68; 81.88.[2] It has an average elevation of 313 metres (1,026 feet). Mauganj is 65 km from Rewa, and villages Ghurehata, Panni, Dhera, Barahata, Pakara Pande, Khatkhri, Padar, and Nandanpur.

Some sites of religious significance around Mauganj are:

  • Mahadev Temple in Devatalab (17 km from Mauganj)
  • Asht Bhuji temple
  • Hanuman Mandir, Gytri Mandir, Ram janki mandir and Alopan Mandir

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[3] Mauganj had a population of 22,989. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Mauganj has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63%, and female literacy is 41%. In Mauganj, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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References
  1. http://www.citypincode.in/MADHYA_PRADESH/REWA/MAUGANJ_PINCODE
  2. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mauganj
  3. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.


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