Riwa

Riwa is a village located in Pakyong subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Pakyong (tehsildar office) and 46km away from district headquarter Gangtok. As per 2009 stats, Riwa Machong is the gram panchayat of Riwa village.

Here you can discover what makes Riwa unique in its vibrant Pakyong-East District region. You’ll see Riwa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Riwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Riwa is 261350. The village spans a total geographical area of 102.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737131. Gangtok is nearest town to Riwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 46km away.

When it comes to local governance, Riwa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gnathang-machong Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Riwa

Population of Riwa

According to the 2011 Census, Riwa has a total population of about 264, with approximately 120 males and 144 females. The sex ratio is around 1200 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 22 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.11%, with male literacy at about 75.83% and female literacy near 70.83%. There are around 61 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Riwa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Riwa

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

Nearby Villages of Riwa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Riwa