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Locality Name :
Riga
( रिगा )
Block Name : Riga
District : Sitamarhi
State : Bihar
Division : Tirhut
Language : Maithili and Hindi, Urdu
Current Time 03:09 PM
Date: Friday , May 16,2025 (IST)
Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Elevation / Altitude: 70 meters. Above Seal level
Telephone Code / Std Code: 06226
Assembly constituency : Sitamarhi assembly constituency
Assembly MLA : Mithilesh Kumar
Lok Sabha constituency : Sitamarhi parliamentary constituency
Parliament MP : Sunil Kumar Pintu
Serpanch Name :
Pin Code : 843302
Post Office Name : Sitamarhi Bazar
Block Name : Riga
District : Sitamarhi
State : Bihar
Division : Tirhut
Language : Maithili and Hindi, Urdu
Current Time 03:09 PM
Date: Friday , May 16,2025 (IST)
Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Elevation / Altitude: 70 meters. Above Seal level
Telephone Code / Std Code: 06226
Assembly constituency : Sitamarhi assembly constituency
Assembly MLA : Mithilesh Kumar
Lok Sabha constituency : Sitamarhi parliamentary constituency
Parliament MP : Sunil Kumar Pintu
Serpanch Name :
Pin Code : 843302
Post Office Name : Sitamarhi Bazar
Riga Live Weather
Temperature: 42.0 °C
clear sky
Humidity: 16%
Wind : 2.34 mt/sec towards W
StationName : "SÄ«tÄ\u0081marhi"
observed on 13 Mins Back
Temperature: 42.0 °C
clear sky
Humidity: 16%
Wind : 2.34 mt/sec towards W
StationName : "SÄ«tÄ\u0081marhi"
observed on 13 Mins Back
Riga Weather Forecast for Next 5 days
17-05-2025
30.3°C to 41.9°C
clear sky, scattered clouds, few clouds
30.3°C to 41.9°C
clear sky, scattered clouds, few clouds
18-05-2025
26.5°C to 43.1°C
scattered clouds, broken clouds, clear sky, few clouds, light rain
26.5°C to 43.1°C
scattered clouds, broken clouds, clear sky, few clouds, light rain
19-05-2025
25.2°C to 33.8°C
light rain, few clouds, scattered clouds, broken clouds
25.2°C to 33.8°C
light rain, few clouds, scattered clouds, broken clouds
20-05-2025
25.6°C to 31.9°C
light rain, broken clouds, scattered clouds, clear sky
25.6°C to 31.9°C
light rain, broken clouds, scattered clouds, clear sky
21-05-2025
26.4°C to 38.4°C
clear sky, few clouds, scattered clouds, broken clouds, light rain
26.4°C to 38.4°C
clear sky, few clouds, scattered clouds, broken clouds, light rain
Edit below overview about Riga
Edit below overview about Riga
OverView of Riga
Riga is located around 7 KM from Sitamarhi, district town along side border of Nepal. Riga has two blocks. It is well connected with Train and Bus with main city of Bihar including Capital Patna.However there are mix caste population stay in this Village but majority Caste are Bhumihar and Brahman, who are situated in two panchayat called Riga -1 and 2. Bhumihar is mainly Jamindar (Land lord) and majority of land of this village belongs to them. Late Sri Rukmini Raman Singh alone hold 2100 acre land. The local native language is Bazzika, which normally Spoken in belt of Muzaffarpur district, Part of east Champaran and Hajipur district.Riga is mainly known for Sugar factory, however it has Plywood factory and alcohol factory as well. There are 4 nationalize bank Post office, Block head quarter, Police station, Railway station, petrol pump, Cinema Theater.Riga is also know for cattle Mela, which starts soon after Chath Puja. There is famous Mandir in eastern part of Village named as Jora Mandir, who is being Run by Family of Shayama Charan Prasad singh. There is also a famous Temple called Bagahi Math, who is famous for their founder Tapsavi Narayan Dass allias Chattar Das.The famous personality born in this Village are KaviJi, Rukmini Raman Singh, Nalini Ranjan Singh.The people of Riga is mainly dependent upon agriculture and main crop is paddy, wheet, Sugar cane, Pulses, Mango, Lichi etc.People of Riga follow the tradition of Mithila and local famous Food are - Chura Dahi, Rice / Daal, Roti, Kachari ( made of onion slide with dip fry) Bhunja.Balusahi is one sweet which is famous in Riga and people come from far off places to buy.In Local Riga Market one can procure all daily need goods along with Medical facility and construction goods. Riga has got Thre market called - Riga Mill Bazar, Imali Bazar and Station Chowk.Edit below overview about Riga
National Highways Reachable To Riga
Nationa High Way :NH227
Nationa High Way :NH227
Rivers Near Riga
Bagmati River (बागमती नदी) :Bagmati :बागमती नदी
Bakalya Nadi
Bagmati River (बागमती नदी) :Bagmati :बागमती नदी
Bakalya Nadi
About Riga
Riga is a Town in Riga Block in Sitamarhi District of Bihar State, India. It belongs to Tirhut Division . It is located 2 KM towards west from District head quarters Sitamarhi. It is a Block head quarter.
Riga Pin code is 843302 and postal head office is Sitamarhi Bazar .
Punaura Pashchim ( 1 KM ) , Punaura Purvi ( 1 KM ) , Khairwa ( 1 KM ) , Manik Chauk Uttari ( 2 KM ) , Manik Chauk Dakshini ( 2 KM ) are the nearby Villages to Riga. Riga is surrounded by Riga Block towards west , Dumra Block towards South , Bathanaha Block towards North , Parsauni Block towards South .
Sitamarhi , Sheohar , Bairgania , Chandan Bara are the nearby Cities to Riga.
This Place is in the border of the Sitamarhi District and Sheohar District. Sheohar District Purnahiya is west towards this place .
Riga 2011 Census Details
Riga Local Language is Maithili. Riga town Total population is 27518 and number of houses are 5766. Female Population is 47.0%. town literacy rate is 46.8% and the Female Literacy rate is 18.3%.
Population
| Census Parameter | Census Data |
| Total Population | 27518 |
| Total No of Houses | 5766 |
| Female Population % | 47.0 % ( 12946) |
| Total Literacy rate % | 46.8 % ( 12885) |
| Female Literacy rate | 18.3 % ( 5048) |
| Scheduled Tribes Population % | 0.0 % ( 7) |
| Scheduled Caste Population % | 23.3 % ( 6415) |
| Working Population % | 28.2 % |
| Child(0 -6) Population by 2011 | 5188 |
| Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011 | 47.4 % ( 2460) |
Riga Census More Deatils.
Demographics of Riga
Maithili is the Local Language here.Politics in Riga
JD(U) , LJP , BJP , Janata Dal (United) , RJD , INC are the major political parties in this area.Polling Stations /Booths near Riga
1)Rajkiya Madhya Vidyalay Paramanandapur (dakshin Bhag)2)Shankar Bharatiya Ke Ghar Ke Samane Sarakari Jamin Me Chalit Mat Mandap Sitamarhi Kot Bazar Khesara
3)Rajakiy Madhya Vidyalay Punaura (uttari Bhag)
4)Jila Prathamik Shikshak Sandh Karyalay Rajopatti (pashchimi Bhag)
5)Jila Prathamik Shikshak Sangh Karyalay Rajopatti (madhya Bhag)
HOW TO REACH Riga
By Rail
Sitamarhi Junction Rail Way Station , Tapaswinarayan Nagar Halt Rail Way Station are the very nearby railway stations to Riga. Tapaswinarayan Nagar Halt Rail Way Station (near to Sitamarhi) , Sitamarhi Junction Rail Way Station (near to Sitamarhi) are the Rail way stations reachable from near by towns.By Road
Sitamarhi are the nearby by towns to Riga having road connectivity to RigaGovt Health Centers near Riga
1) APHC Sikarganj , shikarganj , Shikarganj, chiraiya , near police station2) Gonahi , , ,
3) Khoripakar Patahi , , ,
Hospitals in Riga,Riga
Dr Reddys Path Labs Pvt Ltd
POPULAR JANCH GHAR RAJOPATTI; DUMRA ROAD; Sitamarhi; Bihar 843302; India
1.7 KM distance Detail
Amrit Acupressure Kendra
Ring Bandh Rd; सरस्वती विद्या मंदिर; Kajhurbani; Sitamarhi; Bihar 843301; India
1.7 KM distance Detail
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Petrol Bunks in Riga,Riga
Bharat Petroleum
Sitamarhi - Riga Road; Fatehpur Gidhmasani; Sitamarhi; Bihar 843315; India
0.4 KM distance Detail
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Colleges in Riga,Riga
Raghunath Jha College
Raghunath Jha College Road; KVJ Nagar; Sitamarhi; Bihar 843302; India
2.3 KM distance Detail
( R R M Y ) MADHURI YADAV COLLEGE
Kharka Road; Sitamarhi; Bihar 843302; India
2.4 KM distance Detail
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Schools in Riga,Riga
Buddha Prep. Central School
Chandhiya; Sitamarhi - Ranjitpur - Riga Rd; Sitamarhi; Bihar; India
0.4 KM distance Detail
Electronic Shops in Riga,Riga
Lenovo Exclusive Store
Seema Systems & Solutions - Sri Ram Complex Ring Bandh; Kiran Cinema; Chowk; Sitamarhi; Bihar 843302; India
1.4 KM distance Detail
Linux Technology
koat Bazzar ; near nutan cinema ;opposite karbon service center; Sitamarhi; Bihar 843302; India
1.4 KM distance Detail
Super Markets in Riga,Riga
Hotel Amana
Sitamarhi - Riga - Dheng Rd; Riga; Sitamarhi; Bihar 843302; India
0.9 KM distance Detail
Kalkatta Lahthi Center
Sheohar - Sitamarhi - Sursand - Bhitthamore Road; Mirchai Patti; Sitamarhi; Bihar 843301; India
1.8 KM distance Detail
Local Parks in Riga,Riga
{अविनाश श्रीवास्तव}बलाहपट्टी
Kailashpuri; Dumra; Bihar 843301 near-upendra niwas Campus; Shashibhushan Prasad; Laxmana Nagar; Sitamarhi; Bihar 843301; India
2.7 KM distance Detail
Sita Kunj City Park
Hospital Rd; Vidya Pati Nagar; Sitamarhi; Bihar 843302; India
3.1 KM distance Detail
Police Stations near Riga,Riga
Police Station (Bazar)
Mata Mandir Rd; KVJ Nagar; Sitamarhi; Bihar 843301; India
2.6 KM distance Detail
About Riga &
History
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Near Cities
Sitamarhi 2 KM near
Sheohar 21 KM near
Bairgania 27 KM near
Chandan Bara 29 KM near
Sitamarhi 2 KM near
Sheohar 21 KM near
Bairgania 27 KM near
Chandan Bara 29 KM near
Near By Taluks
Sitamarhi 2 KM near
Riga 3 KM near
Dumra 8 KM near
Bathanaha 13 KM near
Sitamarhi 2 KM near
Riga 3 KM near
Dumra 8 KM near
Bathanaha 13 KM near
Near By Air Ports
Patna Airport 132 KM near
Gorakhpur Airport 226 KM near
Gaya Airport 238 KM near
Bagdogra Airport 317 KM near
Patna Airport 132 KM near
Gorakhpur Airport 226 KM near
Gaya Airport 238 KM near
Bagdogra Airport 317 KM near
Near By Tourist Places
Sitamarhi 1 KM near
Muzaffarpur 60 KM near
Motihari 60 KM near
Darbhanga 71 KM near
Kesariya 72 KM near
Sitamarhi 1 KM near
Muzaffarpur 60 KM near
Motihari 60 KM near
Darbhanga 71 KM near
Kesariya 72 KM near
Near By Districts
Sitamarhi 3 KM near
Sheohar 22 KM near
Muzaffarpur 60 KM near
Purbi Champaran 62 KM near
Sitamarhi 3 KM near
Sheohar 22 KM near
Muzaffarpur 60 KM near
Purbi Champaran 62 KM near
Near By RailWay Station
Tapaswinarayan Nagar Halt Rail Way Station 3.6 KM near
Sitamarhi Junction Rail Way Station 4.3 KM near
Riga Rail Way Station 7.0 KM near
Bairgania Rail Way Station 27 KM near
Tapaswinarayan Nagar Halt Rail Way Station 3.6 KM near
Sitamarhi Junction Rail Way Station 4.3 KM near
Riga Rail Way Station 7.0 KM near
Bairgania Rail Way Station 27 KM near