Modipur - Gulana, Shajapur

Modipur is a village situated in the Gulana tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulana and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Bedar Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Modipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Modipur is 472858. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.22 hectares and falls under the 465227 pincode. Akodia is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Modipur

According to the 2011 Census, Modipur village had a total population of 612 people, including 319 males and 293 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.45%, with male literacy at 98.14% and female literacy at 81.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Modipur

Modipur 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 Modipur

Modipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Akodia, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akodia to Modipur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Modipur is about 51 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 Modipur

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

Health Facilities in Modipur

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

FAQs about Modipur