Modasil - Khariar, Nuapada

Modasil is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Mandosil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Modasil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Modasil is 421993. The village covers a total geographical area of 400 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Modasil

As per Census 2011, Modasil village has a total population of 1,386 people, consisting of 696 males and 690 females. The village has 336 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 690 literate and 696 illiterate residents. Additionally, 387 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Modasil

Modasil 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 Modasil

Public transport in the Modasil is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Modasil is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Modasil is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Modasil

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

Health Facilities in Modasil

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

FAQs about Modasil