Modasa
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Modasa मोडासा મોડાસા |
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 Modasa
Modasa
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| Coordinates: 23°28′N 73°18′E / 23.47°N 73.3°ECoordinates: 23°28′N 73°18′E / 23.47°N 73.3°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Gujarat |
| District | Aravalli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.47 km2 (5.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 197 m (646 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 67,648 |
| • Density | 5,022.1/km2 (13,007/sq mi) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 383315 |
| Telephone code | 091-2774- |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-31 |
| Sex ratio | 923 female per 1000 male ♂/♀ |
| Website | gujarat |
Modasa is a city and a municipality in Aravalli district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Modasa became headquarters of new Aravalli district, carved out from tribal-dominated areas of Sabarkantha. The new district was declared on January 26, 2013 and formed on August 15, 2013.
It is an economic centre for agricultural exports, at both the provincial and national levels. As a centre for the surrounding villages, Modasa acts as a transportation hub for both residents and tourists, and has two large hospitals. The city also provides a nucleus of doctors for the people of northern Gujarat and some migrants of southern Rajasthan.
Modasa is emerging as an education centre for the area, with new pharmacy and engineering colleges and CBSE school supplementing the more traditional educational faculties. The city now has colleges of law, science, education, arts, commerce, and pharmacy, as well as business administration to MBA BBA and BCA levels. Study courses run by the Government Engineering college include mechanical, computer, electronics and communication, civil engineering, electrical, and automotive engineering.Modasa is Popular City In Gujarat.
The history of Modasa dates back thousands of years. It is believed that region around Modasa has been populated since the days of Indus valley civilization. Many architectural items, coins, religious artifacts, brick etc. are found at excavation sites around Modasa. These findings are evidence of the prominent role Modasa played during various periods of Indian history. Modasa has been place of significance in the times of Mauryas, Shatvahns, Kshtraps Guptas, Maritrakas, Rastrakutas etc. It is believed that Modasa is refereed as Maulayashah tirth in Skand puran. Also a more-than-2000-year-old stone has been found that refers to place as Mandasan. It is also claimed that in past Modasa was called Modhak vas or Mohadakvas. Though it is not clear where this name came from.
Modasa has been referred to in many religious stories from past. Temples of many diverse faith and religion are found throughout the town. Among Hindus, Jains and Shiva worshipers dominated town for many years. Pusti marg was introduced only about 300 years ago. Those interested in studying details on temples in Modasa may refer to Modasa in Print. Modasa is also famous for Hajrat Makhdum shah lahori" رحمة الله عليه " a Sufi saint who spread Islam in modasa, even converting Parmar king of that time Raja Maandata.
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