Modawan - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Modawan is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Mudaw serves as the Gram Panchayat for Modawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Modawan is 201281. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.82 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Modawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Modawan

According to the 2011 Census, Modawan village had a total population of 1,770 people, including 849 males and 921 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.90%, with male literacy at 79.24% and female literacy at 46.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Modawan

Modawan 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 Modawan

Modawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Janghai Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Modawan is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Modawan

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

Health Facilities in Modawan

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

FAQs about Modawan