The sari town
Mau Nath Bhanjan has been a weaving town for centuries, and today thousands of households run handlooms or powerlooms, making saris and fabric sold across India. In the old town, mohallas are packed close, and the clack of looms comes from ground floors and courtyards. Lanes are narrow, often with yarn, cloth and handcarts in the way.
When you ask for a quote, give the exact address, the floor and how far the nearest wide road is.
Looms and stock
If you're a weaving family, a household move and a workshop move are best treated separately. Looms, beams, yarn and finished stock need their own plan and their own vehicle space. Tell us exactly what's going, with photos, so the quote is right; keep business stock off the household packing list.
Newer Mau
Beyond the old town, Mau has grown along the roads towards Azamgarh, Ghazipur and Ghosi, with colonies of independent houses, schools and hospitals. These areas are much easier for a truck, though some newer streets are unpaved and turn soft in the rain. Share a map pin and a nearby landmark.
A young district
Mau became a district in 1988, carved out of Azamgarh, and many families still have close ties there. Mau Junction is an important railway station for the region. Moves between Mau and Azamgarh are common; give both exact addresses.
Climate through the year
Summers in Mau are hot and humid, peaking in May and June, so an early start makes the day much easier. July and August bring heavy rain, when low streets near the Tamsa can waterlog. In December and January, mornings are cold, and fog can sit on the roads until late morning.
October, November, February and March usually suit a move best.
Ghosi, Madhuban and the countryside
Ghosi, with its sugar mill, Madhuban, Muhammadabad Gohna and Kopaganj are the district's other main towns. Families move between them and Mau often. Village roads can be narrow, and the Ghaghra floods low areas in the north in heavy monsoons.
Government postings
District officers, police, railway staff, teachers and bank employees move to and from Mau on transfer. Government and railway quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection. If the employer is paying, ask which papers they need; every mover we work with issues a GST invoice.
Festivals in Mau
Eid, Muharram, Holi, Diwali, Chhath, Dussehra and the wedding season keep crews busy, and some old-town lanes are closed for processions. Ask your mover to check the dates for your street.
Routes out of Mau
Common moves from Mau go south-west to Varanasi and north across the Ghaghra to Gorakhpur. Our route guides cover both.
Students leaving Mau
Young people from Mau often move to Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Aligarh or Delhi for study. A hostel room usually goes as a few-items move; check the move-in date first.
Packing in a humid town
In humid months, ask for wooden furniture to be wrapped in blankets rather than sealed plastic, and keep fabrics, saris and documents in sealed cartons, away from damp. Label every carton with its room.
Families with workers away
Many Mau families have members working in Mumbai, Surat or the Gulf. If they can't be there on the day, agree in writing who signs the packing list, and keep valuables with you.
Getting settled
Ask how the water supply works, check the inverter and the wiring for any machines, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the official records to update.