Riga Population
As per the 2011 Census, Riga Tehsil has a population of 2.07 Lac (2,06,979) with 1.09 Lac (1,09,257) males and 97.72 k (97,722) females.The sex ratio in Riga is 895, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Riga Tehsil is 41.33 k (41,331) which is 19.97% of Riga Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Riga Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Riga Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sitamarhi District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Riga Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Riga Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.55 Lac (2,54,930), indicating a 23.17% increased from Riga's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.34 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.21 Lac.
Riga Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Riga Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.59 Lac (2,58,540), projecting a 24.91% increased from Riga's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.23 Lac.
Riga Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Riga Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.80 Lac (1,79,625), accounting for 86.78% of the Riga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 95.10 k (95,102), and the Hindu female population is around 84.52 k (84,523).
Riga Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Riga Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 26.83 k (26,827), accounting for 12.96% of the Riga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.87 k (13,871), and the Muslim female population is around 12.96 k (12,956).
Riga Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,79,625 | 86.78% |
| Muslim | 26,827 | 12.96% |
| Religion not stated | 393 | 0.19% |
| Christian | 84 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 24 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 18 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRiga Urban Population
The Urban population of Riga Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Riga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Riga Rural Population
The Rural population of Riga Tehsil is 2.07 Lac (2,06,979), with 1.09 Lac (1,09,257) being males and 97.72 k (97,722) being females, making up 100% of the Riga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 895 females for every 1000 males.
Riga Literacy Rate
Riga Tehsil has a literacy rate of 54.17% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Riga Tehsil is 63.26 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Riga Tehsil is 43.88 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Riga Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Riga Tehsil, it is around 54.17%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Riga
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54.17 | 63.26 | 43.88 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 54.17 | 63.26 | 43.88 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Riga
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 55.79 | 64.87 | 45.48 |
| Muslim | 43.07 | 52.19 | 33.13 |
| Religion not stated | 42.2 | 47.37 | 36.15 |
| Christian | 53.03 | 61.11 | 43.33 |
Riga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Riga Tehsil is 30.11 k (30,112) with 15.93 k (15,926) males and 14.19 k (14,186) females, which is 14.55% of Riga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Riga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Riga Tehsil is 19 (19) with 7 (7) males and 12 (12) females, which is 0.01% of Riga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1715 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Riga
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 895 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 895 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Riga
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 889 |
| Muslim | 935 |
| Religion not stated | 828 |
| Christian | 827 |
Riga Area & Households
The Total Area of Riga Tehsil is 140.85 Square KM, with a population density of 1,469 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Riga Tehsil are 42.The Total Number of households in Riga Tehsil are 43.03 k(43,032).
Riga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Riga Tehsil, there are about 59.19 k (59,194) workers, making up nearly 28.6% of the Riga Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.66 k (50,661) are male workers, and about 8.53 k (8,533) are female workers.
Riga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.55 Lac (2,54,930) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.59 Lac (2,58,540) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.62 Lac (2,62,057) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.66 Lac (2,65,508) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.69 Lac (2,68,958) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.72 Lac (2,72,409) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.76 Lac (2,75,859) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.79 Lac (2,79,026) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.82 Lac (2,81,989) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.85 Lac (2,84,952) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.88 Lac (2,87,915) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.91 Lac (2,90,878) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.94 Lac (2,93,841) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Riga Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.94 Lac (2,93,841), with a male population of 1.54 Lac (1,53,749) and a female population of 1.40 Lac (1,40,057). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Riga Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.