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, the sub-district code of Riga Block (CD) is 01070. The total area of Riga Subdivision is 141 km². Riga has a sex ratio of approximately 894 females per 1,000 males.
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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,06,979 people. Includes nearly 1,09,257 males and 97,722 females. Rural population is about 2,06,979 people.
- There are around 41,331 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 21,343 boys and 19,988 girls.
- Literate population is about 89,725 people. Non-literate population is around 1,17,254 people.
- There are nearly 43,032 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Riga Subdivision, 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Riga Subdivision is approximately 30,112 people, including 15,926 males and 14,186 females. Around 30,112 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Riga Subdivision is about 19 people, including 7 males and 12 females. Around 19 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,469 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,469 people per sq. km.