Chiraiyakote is a Town in Mau district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The old Chiraiyakote town is segmented into different 'Mohallas'. The most prominent one is Sarai Mohalla which is the first mohalla when you enter Chiraiyakote from the Main Road. The other mohallas are Mahatwana Paschim, Purab and Yusufabad. The original inhabitants who normally live in the older parts of the town, are very cultured and generally well educated. This town is associated with many nearby villages. The prominent villages are Manpur, Rasulpur, Fattepur, Ausatpur, Raipur (Paliya), Mathiya, Manajit, Brahim Chak, Sirsa, Walinagar, Asalpur, Sarounda, Aldemau, Karmi, Khurdkarmi, Raipur.This is a historical place and has history dating back to more than 500 years. This region was Ruled by Royal Family of Kakan Rajputs they are Raghuvanshi Kshatriya. It is 28 km from Azamgarh and 30 km from Mau. It is situated on the state highway between Azamgarh and Ghazipur.