Modda

Modda is a village located in Burwan subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Gram Salkia are the district & sub-district headquarters of Modda village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Sahora is the gram panchayat of Modda village.

Here you can discover what makes Modda unique in its vibrant Burwan-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Modda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Modda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Modda is 315968. The village spans a total geographical area of 185.04 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742168. Kandi is nearest town to Modda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Modda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Burwan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Modda

Population of Modda

According to the 2011 Census, Modda has a total population of about 1,607, with approximately 811 males and 796 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 169 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 411 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 20. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.50%, with male literacy at about 78.42% and female literacy near 64.45%. There are around 365 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Modda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Modda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Modda. As per the 2011 stats, Modda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Modda

Knowing the nearby villages of Modda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Modda.

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