Modapa - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Modapa is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 18.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chinpai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Modapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Modapa is 318091. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.23 hectares and falls under the 731104 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Modapa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Modapa

According to the 2011 Census, Modapa village had a total population of 139 people, including 70 males and 69 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.13%, with male literacy at 67.80% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Modapa

Modapa 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 Modapa

Public transport in the Modapa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Modapa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Modapa is about 18.5 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 Modapa

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

Health Facilities in Modapa

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

FAQs about Modapa