Rupertee is located in the North Rupununi district of region 9. The Village got its name from a bamboo tree, which came from a Makushi word Arapoiye.
| COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
|---|---|
| Name | Rupertee |
| Satellite/s | - |
| Region | 9 |
| Area of Land | |
| Titled/Untitled | Titled |
| Name of Former Toshao | Kenrick Elliot |
| Name of Current Toshao | Gloria Duart |
| Total Number of Councillors | 7 |
| Number of CSO’s | 14 |
| DEMOGRAPHICS | |
| Total Population | 343 |
| Number of households | 68 |
| 1 st Language | Makushi , Wapaishana |
| 2 nd Language | English |
| Religion | Christian |
| Means of communication | Radio, letters |
| Means of Electricity | Solar units, small generators |
| Types of transportation | Bicycles, motor cycles, bull cart, walking |
| Nearest Town or Village for marketing linkages | Lethem |
| Soil Type | Sand, loam, laterite |
| ECONOMY | |
| Major economic activities | Cassava farming |
| SCHOOL | |
| Name of Nursery School | Rupertee Nursery (annex to Annai) |
| Number of Nursery School Students | 21 |
| Name of Primary School | Students attend Anni Primary school |
| HEALTH FACILITY | |
| Type of Health Facility | Health Post |
| Health Personnel | 1 Community Health Worker |
| Source of Water Supply | Hand dug wells |
| BUILDINGS | |
| Other Main Buildings | Resource Centre, Craft Centre |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | |
| Other Infrastructure | Resource Centre, Craft Centre, Nursery School |
| EQUIPMENT | |
| Other Equipment | Water pumps, Chain saw |
| GROUPS | |
| List of Social Groups and Clubs | Women’s group, Football club, Wildlife club |