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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Modati

According to the 2011 Census, Modati village had a total population of 447 people, including 210 males and 237 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,129 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.09%, with male literacy at 53.26% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 322.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Modati