Riga
Riga is a Town and Subdivision in Sitamarhi District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision 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 information the sub-district code of Riga Block (CD) is 01070. Total area of riga subdivision is 141 km². Riga subdivision has a population of 2,06,979 peoples. Riga subdivision has a population density of 1469 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 43,032 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 43.35% population of riga subdivision is literate, out of which 50.91% males and 34.90% females are literate.
List of Villages in Riga Subdivision
Riga Subdivision has a total of 39 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 Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anhari Ujiari | Anahari | Sitamarhi (9 km) |
| 2 | Asogi | Bulakipur | Sitamarhi (12 km) |
| 3 | Azrakbe Posua Patania | Posua Patania | Riga |
| 4 | Bakhri | Ganeshpur Babhangama | Sitamarhi (8 km) |
| 5 | Barahi | Sahbajpur | Sitamarhi (11 km) |
| 6 | Basantpur | Mehasia | Sitamarhi (25 km) |
| 7 | Batraulia | Mehasia | Sitamarhi (28 km) |
| 8 | Bhabdepur | Bhawdepur | Sitamarhi (1 km) |
| 9 | Bhagwanpur | Bhagwanpur | Sitamarhi (15 km) |
| 10 | Bhagwanpur Piprarhi | Bhawdepur | Sitamarhi (8 km) |
| 11 | Bhawanipur | Bhagwanpur | Sitamarhi (15 km) |
| 12 | Bhorha | Anahari | Sitamarhi (10 km) |
| 13 | Bokta | Mehasia | Riga |
| 14 | Budhwara | Bulakipur | Sitamarhi (12 km) |
| 15 | Bulakipur | Bulakipur | Sitamarhi (12 km) |
| 16 | Ganeshpur Babhangawan | Ganeshpur Babhangama | Sitamarhi (11 km) |
| 17 | Ijrahia | Anahari | Sitamarhi (9 km) |
| 18 | Kapraul Siroman | Sirauli First | Sitamarhi (8 km) |
| 19 | Khairwa | Posua Patania | Sitamarhi (9 km) |
| 20 | Kharsan | Sahbajpur | Sitamarhi (11 km) |
| 21 | Kusumari | Kusumari | Sitamarhi (10 km) |
| 22 | Mahesia | Mehasia | Sitamarhi (23 km) |
| 23 | Mandar | Anahari | Sitamarhi (9 km) |
| 24 | Mathwa Azrakbe Balua Arazi | Pakri Mathwa | Sitamarhi (8 km) |
| 25 | Narsanda Urf Narsawan | Bhagwanpur | Sitamarhi (15 km) |
| 26 | Nazarpur | Bulakipur | Sitamarhi (12 km) |
| 27 | Pakri | Mehasia | Sitamarhi (30 km) |
| 28 | Panchhaur | Kusumari | Sitamarhi (9 km) |
| 29 | Posua Patania | Posua Patania | Sitamarhi (10 km) |
| 30 | Ramnagar | Pakri Mathwa | Sitamarhi (8 km) |
| 31 | Rampur Gangauli | Sirahi | Sitamarhi (17 km) |
| 32 | Rewasi Maksudpur | Rewasi | Sitamarhi (15 km) |
| 33 | Riga | Riga First | Sitamarhi (8 km) |
| 34 | Sankhi | Pakri Mathwa | Sitamarhi (10 km) |
| 35 | Shahbazpur | Sahbajpur | Sitamarhi (25 km) |
| 36 | Simri | Bhagwanpur | Sitamarhi (15 km) |
| 37 | Sirahi | Sirahi | Sitamarhi (30 km) |
| 38 | Sirauli | Sirauli First | Sitamarhi (5 km) |
| 39 | Sonar | Bulakipur | Sitamarhi (13 km) |
Population of Riga Subdivision
The population profile of Riga Subdivision 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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,06,979 | 2,06,979 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,09,257 | 1,09,257 | N/A |
| Female Population | 97,722 | 97,722 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 41,331 | 41,331 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,343 | 21,343 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,988 | 19,988 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 89,725 | 89,725 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 55,618 | 55,618 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 34,107 | 34,107 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 1,17,254 | 1,17,254 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 53,639 | 53,639 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 63,615 | 63,615 | N/A |
| Total Households | 43,032 | 43,032 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Riga Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 30,112 | 30,112 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 15,926 | 15,926 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 14,186 | 14,186 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 19 | 19 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 7 | 7 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 12 | 12 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,469 / km² | 1,469 / km² | N/A |