Sitang

Sitang is a village located in Riga circle of East Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Riga (tehsildar office) and 123km away from district headquarter Pasighat. As per 2009 stats, Sitang village is also a gram panchayat.

Sitang has its own place in the vibrant East Siang region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sitang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sitang is 263791. Boleng is nearest town to Sitang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

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Population of Sitang

Below is a concise population overview of Sitang as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
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

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sitang village:

  • The total population of Sitang village is around 359, including approximately 192 males and 167 females, with a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 71 children aged 0–6 years in Sitang village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sitang village has 352 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sitang village is about 50.70%, with male literacy at 53.65% and female literacy at 47.31%.
  • There are around 90 households in Sitang village.

Connectivity of Sitang

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

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

Pangkang Pangkang Jorkong Ugeng Riga Mobuk Riga H Q Dite Dime Parong 26th Mile Yembung Camp Yeksi Koreng

Frequently Asked Questions about Sitang

Where is Sitang located?
Sitang village is situated in Riga Circle, within the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sitang?
Sitang serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Sitang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sitang is 359, with 192 males and 167 females.
How many households are there in Sitang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sitang village has a total of 90 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sitang as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sitang is 50.70%. The male literacy rate is 53.65%, while the female literacy rate is 47.31%.