The Indian state of Meghalaya is divided into 12 districts.[1]

Districts

Districts of Meghalaya

Meghalaya currently has 12 districts:[1][2][3]

Region District Headquarter Area
(km²)
Population
(2011)
Established Map
Garo Hills[4] North Garo HillsResubelpara1,113118,3252012
East Garo HillsWilliamnagar1,490199,5921976
South Garo HillsBaghmara1,850142,3341992
West Garo HillsTura2,855472,4971976
South West Garo HillsAmpati822172,4952012
Jaintia Hills[5] West Jaintia HillsJowai1,693270,3522012
East Jaintia HillsKhliehriat2,040122,9392012
Khasi Hills[6] East Khasi HillsShillong2,752825,9221976
West Khasi HillsNongstoin3,890252,0101976
South West Khasi HillsMawkyrwat1,341110,1522012
Eastern West Khasi HillsMairang1,356.77131,4512021
Ri-BhoiNongpoh2,378258,8401992

References

  1. 1 2 "Districts - Meghalaya Government Portal". Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  2. "List of Districts in Meghalaya 2023". Find Easy. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  3. "About Meghalaya | Meghalaya Government Portal". meghalaya.gov.in. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  4. "Garo Hills | region, India | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  5. "Jaintia Hills | region, India | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  6. "Khasi Hills | region, India | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
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