Riga

Riga is a Town and Circle in East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh. In India, a circle is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Riga Block (CD) is 01644. The total area of Riga Circle is 158 km². Riga has a sex ratio of approximately 909 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Riga Circle

Riga Circle has a total of 7 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Riga Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Dite Dime N/A Boleng (22 km)
2Pangkang Pangkang Jorkong Pangkang J Pasighat (67 km)
3Parong Parong I Boleng (17 km)
4Riga H Q Riga Mongku I Boleng (40 km)
5Riga Mobuk Riga Mobuk I Boleng (47 km)
6Sitang Sitang Boleng (33 km)
7Ugeng N/A Boleng (60 km)

Population of Riga Circle

The population profile of Riga Circle offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Riga Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 4,153 4,153 N/A
Male Population 2,175 2,175 N/A
Female Population 1,978 1,978 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 606 606 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 315 315 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 291 291 N/A
Literate Population 2,431 2,431 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,344 1,344 N/A
Literate Female Population 1,087 1,087 N/A
Illiterate Population 1,722 1,722 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 831 831 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 891 891 N/A
Total Households 870 870 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 4,153 people. Includes nearly 2,175 males and 1,978 females. Rural population is about 4,153 people.
  • There are around 606 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 315 boys and 291 girls.
  • Literate population is about 2,431 people. Non-literate population is around 1,722 people.
  • There are nearly 870 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Riga Circle, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Male Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Total ST Population 4,025 4,025 N/A
ST Male Population 2,107 2,107 N/A
ST Female Population 1,918 1,918 N/A
Population Density 26 / km² 26 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Riga Circle is about 4,025 people, including 2,107 males and 1,918 females. Around 4,025 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 26 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 26 people per sq. km.