Modra - Faizabad, Ayodhya

Modra is a village situated in the Faizabad tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Faizabad and around 15 km from Faizabad. Nariyava serves as the Gram Panchayat for Modra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Modra is 166412. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.8 hectares and falls under the 224171 pincode. Faiuzabad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Modra

As per Census 2011, Modra village has a total population of 704 people, consisting of 348 males and 356 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 422 literate and 282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population704348356
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864343
Scheduled Castes (SC)754035
Literate Population422244178
Illiterate Population282104178

Nearby Villages of Modra

Modra 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)
NariyawanNorth1.14 km
Mitrasen PurNorth-West1.88 km
Purkhe PurSouth-East2.01 km
GangauliEast2.33 km
AnjanaSouth2.58 km
Shanti PurSouth-West2.61 km
Karma KondariSouth-West2.75 km
Alawal PurNorth-West2.88 km
SanethuNorth-East2.91 km
BaisinghNorth3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Modra

Modra 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 Bilhar Ghat, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Faiuzabad to Modra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Modra is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Modra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Modra

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

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

FAQs about Modra

Where is Modra located?

Modra village is located in Faizabad Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Modra?

The Gram Panchayat of Modra is Nariyava.

What is the pincode of Modra?

The pincode of Modra is 224171.

What is the population of Modra?

Modra has a total population of 704, including 348 males and 356 females.

How many households are there in Modra?

There are 118 households in Modra.

What is the literacy rate in Modra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Modra is 59.94%. Male literacy is 70.11% and female literacy is 50.00%.