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Richilu Village

Richilu is an inhabited village in Dirang Sub-district of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 261633 and the Census 2011 record lists 6 people in 2 households. The local references include Dirang CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dirang Hq at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Richilu is a village in Dirang Sub-district, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 261633 and 6 people in 2 households.
Village Code261633
Population6
Households2
Nearest TownDirang Hq

Key Village Facts

Village
Richilu
Census Village Code
261633
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
West Kameng
District Census Code
246
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dirang
Sub-district Census Code
01566
CD Block
Dirang
Households
2
Population
6
Male Population
3
Female Population
3
Sex Ratio
1,000
Nearest Town
Dirang Hq
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Richilu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6 people and Dirang Hq as the nearest town reference for Richilu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictWest Kameng
Sub-districtDirang
CD BlockDirang
  • Richilu falls under Dirang Sub-district in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 261633.
  • The record lists 6 people living in 2 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dirang Hq.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Average Household Size3 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share100%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Richilu in the official administrative record. Census village code 261633 and Dirang CD Block.

State Census Code
12
District Census Code
246
Sub-district Census Code
01566
Village Census Code
261633
CD Block Code
0007
CD Block Name
Dirang

Location and Distance

Dirang Hq is the nearest town listed for Richilu, about 16 km away. Bomdila is listed as the district headquarters at about 52 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dirang
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Bomdila
Distance from District Headquarter
52 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dirang
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Tezpur
Distance outside State/UT
206 km
Nearest Town
Dirang Hq
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6 people in 2 households, with 3 male residents and 3 female residents. The average household size is 3, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Richilu.

Total Households
2
Total Population
6
Male Population
3
Female Population
3
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
3.0
ST Population
6
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Richilu include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Richilu include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Richilu is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Richilu show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Paddy and Wheat. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richilu village located?

Richilu is in Dirang Sub-district of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Richilu village in?

Richilu village is in West Kameng district.

Which state is Richilu village in?

Richilu village is in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Richilu under?

Richilu comes under Dirang Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Richilu?

The Census village code of Richilu is 261633.

What is the population of Richilu village?

The village record lists 6 people and 2 households for Richilu.

How many households are in Richilu village?

The village record lists 2 households for Richilu.

What is the male and female population of Richilu?

The record lists 3 male residents and 3 female residents for Richilu.

What is the sex ratio of Richilu village?

The sex ratio of Richilu is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Richilu village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Richilu, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Richilu?

The nearest town listed for Richilu is Dirang Hq, about 16 km away.

How far is Richilu from the district headquarters?

Richilu is about 52 km from Bomdila, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Richilu from the sub-district headquarters?

Richilu is about 16 km from Dirang, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Richilu?

For Richilu, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Paddy and Wheat.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Richilu.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Richilu.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Richilu.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Richilu.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.