Modakpur - Sultan-Ganj, Raisen

Modakpur is a village situated in the Sultan-Ganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Begamganj and around 102 km from Raisen. Markhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Modakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Modakpur is 484145. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.02 hectares and falls under the 464570 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Modakpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Silwani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Modakpur

As per Census 2011, Modakpur village has a total population of 503 people, consisting of 256 males and 247 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 164 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 240 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population503256247
Child Population (0–6 yrs)803941
Scheduled Castes (SC)572928
Scheduled Tribes (ST)240118122
Literate Population339192147
Illiterate Population16464100

Nearby Villages of Modakpur

Modakpur 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)
BhainsaEast2.16 km
MarkhandiNorth2.23 km
MadniSouth-West2.23 km
TinsuaWest2.38 km
GhoghariSouth-East2.47 km
NarendrapurNorth-East2.65 km
Kakarua AnchharamSouth2.82 km
DobiNorth-West3.04 km
ChandpuraNorth-West3.54 km
BankoriSouth-East3.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Modakpur

Modakpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ratona, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Modakpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Modakpur is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Modakpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Modakpur

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

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

FAQs about Modakpur

Where is Modakpur located?

Modakpur village is located in Sultan-Ganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Modakpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Modakpur is Markhandi.

What is the pincode of Modakpur?

The pincode of Modakpur is 464570.

What is the population of Modakpur?

Modakpur has a total population of 503, including 256 males and 247 females.

How many households are there in Modakpur?

There are 75 households in Modakpur.

What is the literacy rate in Modakpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Modakpur is 67.40%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 59.51%.