Maunath Bhanjan is the 58th largest Hindi speaking city of India with a total population of 0.27 million. Major employment in Maunath Bhanjan district is in Government, Textile and in Agriculture industry. Maunath Bhanjan has 51% Agriculture workers, 32% Industry and other workers and 17% Household workers of the total working population. Maunath Bhanjan is a good agricultural belt because it is situated on the fertile plains of the Ganges–Ghaghara doab. The river system of the district is dominated by the Tons River and its tributary Choti Sarju. Maunath Bhanjan district lies between 83° 17 to 84° 52 East Longitude and 24° 4 7 to 26°17 North Latitude. MAU is considered as Turkish word, which means "GHARH" or "PADAV". Regarding the history of habitation of Maunath Bhanjan, no historical records are available. Akbar once passed through Maunath Bhanjan. Some economic development of Maunath bhanjan happened during the time of Sher Shah Suri. During the construction of Shahi masque of Maunath Bhanjan many artisans came here from various places in Afghanistan, Turkey and Iran, later they settled here. Mau is also known for its textile industry.