Riga Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Riga Population 2026
2,97,744 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,04,396
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.44% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 20.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 937
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 21,343
Girls 19,988
Literacy Gap
16.0% Diff Male Literacy 50.9%
Female Literacy 34.9%
SC Population
30,112
14.5% of total
ST Population
19
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 29%
Main Workers 44,967
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 14,227
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 24.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 22.3%
Agricultural Laborers 50.2%
Household Industries 3.2%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,62,638 | 2,06,979 | +27.26% |
| Literacy Rate | 29.32% | 43.35% | +14.0% |
| Sex Ratio | 877 | 894 | +17 |
Decadal Growth Rate
27.26%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.44%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Riga in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Riga in 2026 is 2,97,146. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.44%.
What is the literacy rate of Riga? ▼
The literacy rate of Riga is 43.35% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Riga? ▼
The sex ratio of Riga is 894 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Riga in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Riga in 2027 is 3,04,396. This projection is based on the 2.44% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Riga population changed since 2001? ▼
Riga population grew from 1,62,638 in 2001 to 2,06,979 in 2011, a decadal growth of 27.26%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.44%.
What was the population of Riga in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Riga had a total population of 2,06,979. This comprised 1,09,257 males and 97,722 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sitamarhi District
#8 of 17
By population size
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Rank in Bihar
#187 of 505
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Riga | Sitamarhi Avg | Bihar Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 43.35% | 41.86% ↑ 1.5%
| 49.84% ↓ 6.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 894 | 900 ↓ 6 | 922 ↓ 28 |
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