Modati - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Modati is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Kukurbaghi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Modati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Modati is 222378. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 855116 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Modati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Modati

As per Census 2011, Modati village has a total population of 447 people, consisting of 210 males and 237 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,128 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 162 literate and 285 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 322 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Modati are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population447210237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)712645
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)322147175
Literate Population1629864
Illiterate Population285112173

Nearby Villages of Modati

Modati is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KudurbaghiSouth1.43 km
Khunia PukhariNorth-West2.24 km
PataramNorth2.39 km
BhajanpurWest2.50 km
KukurbaghiSouth-East2.60 km
DhakparaEast2.81 km
Kharibari (ct)North-East2.98 km
GadhiraNorth-West3.70 km
BesarbatiSouth-West3.96 km
BilakshuWest3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Modati

Modati is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Adhikari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Modati is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Modati is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Modati

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Modati village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Modati

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Modati village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Modati

Where is Modati located?

Modati village is located in Thakurganj Subdivision, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Modati?

The Gram Panchayat of Modati is Kukurbaghi.

What is the pincode of Modati?

The pincode of Modati is 855116.

What is the population of Modati?

Modati has a total population of 447, including 210 males and 237 females.

How many households are there in Modati?

There are 96 households in Modati.

What is the literacy rate in Modati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Modati is 36.24%. Male literacy is 46.67% and female literacy is 27.00%.