Tejpal Singh) worked hard for social empowerment in Mau.
Mau was an important township of Azamgarh district before its creation as a district itself. On 19 November 1988 it was made a district, largely due to the efforts of the Late Kalpnath Rai (MP Ghosi) The local language of Mau is peculiar to the area as it includes the dialects of Bhojpuri Persian, Turkish and Irani. The main Industrial setup here is of cloth making by powerloom due to the presence of a large number of weavers in the district. Sari, Lungi and other clothes being prepared there are exported to various states of India and also to various countries.
A village in Mau called Sonadih is famous for dhieru's way of studying in Baba Thanidas Ji Temple. Sheetla mata mandir and vandevi are two important temples in Mau.
In sports Arena Mau have a tremendous History and their Vivid Persona to Glorified the Mau name on time to time -International Athletes and wrestlers are there .Bhim Narayan Rai of village Revaridih -Sahroj, Natinal Champion and Record Holder in javelin Throw in National Games 1961 and broken the Asian Games record there ,he has also broken a record in Indian School Games -1960. He has been awarded Outstanding performer in 1964 U.P. Athletic meet,he has got the UP state Track & Field championship 1961 to 1965 of UP, Other Eminent Sports persons are Long racer Bahadur Prasad participated in several Asian Games,Eminent Wrestler kisore Pahlwan of Village Basiharam, Sprinter Ram das Sahani of Village Amila , TezBahadur singh (UP Kesari) of village Sarwan Ranbirpur & Tridip Rai International Basket Ball player of village Kasara. Kamran Khan IPL Cricket player of viilage Nadwa Sarai
