Sitang Village Overview
Sitang is a village in Riga tehsil of East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. It lies about 12 km from Riga tehsil headquarters and around 123 km from Pasighat district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sitang village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Sitang village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sitang is 263791. Boleng is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.
Location Map of Sitang
Population & Demographics of Sitang
This section provides population and demographic details of Sitang village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 359 | 192 | 167 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 71 | 42 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 352 | 188 | 164 |
| Literate Population | 182 | 103 | 79 |
| Illiterate Population | 177 | 89 | 88 |
Key population details of Sitang village are given below:
- Sitang village is a small village with a total population of around 359, including approximately 192 males and 167 females, with a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 352 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sitang village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 50.70%.
- There are around 90 households in Sitang village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sitang
Transport facilities help residents of Sitang village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sitang
The following villages are located close to Sitang and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sitang
- Where is Sitang located?
- Sitang village is located in Riga Circle, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sitang?
- Sitang is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Sitang?
- Sitang has a total population of 359, including 192 males and 167 females.
- How many households are there in Sitang?
- There are 90 households in Sitang.
- What is the literacy rate in Sitang?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sitang is 50.70%. Male literacy is 53.65% and female literacy is 47.31%.