| Particular |
Description |
| Capital |
Shillong |
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| Date of Attaining Statehood |
21 January 1972 |
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| Population (Census 2011) |
29,64,001 |
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| Area |
22,429 Sq. Km |
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| Districts |
11 |
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| Official Language |
Khasi, Puar and Garo with Engilish |
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| Other Languages/Dialects |
Garo has close affinity with Koch & Boda language. It has many dialects e.g. Abeng or A rengha, Along, Akarve (or Alve) Matchi, Dual, Uibok, Chisak Megam or Lingojam, Ruga, Gao-Ganching. Puan is spoken by Tribal group e.g. Khyniram, Bhoi, Puai and War. |
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| Population Composition |
Decadal Population Growth Rate (2001- 2011, Census 2011) |
645185 (27.82%) |
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| Population Density persons per sq km as per census 2 |
2011 |
132 |
| Sex Ratio (Females per 1000 males) |
2011 |
986 |
| Literacy |
| 2011 |
75.48 |
| ST population% (Census 2001) (from website of M/o Tribal Affairs) |
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| SC population % (Census 2001) (from website of M/o SJ&E) |
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| Forest Cover |
India State of Forest Report-2021 (page no:143-150)  |
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| Seats in Legislative Assembly |
60 |
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| Seats in Lok Sabha |
2 (1 Shillong, 2 Tura) |
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| Seats in Rajya Sabha |
1 |
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| Governor |
Shri. Phagu Chauhan |
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| Chief Minister |
Shri. Conrad K Sangma |
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| State Portal |
http://meghalaya.gov.in |
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| Brief Intro from www.india.gov.in |
http://www.india.gov.in |
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Capital - Shillong
Population - 29,64,001 (Census 2011)
Area - 22,429 Sq. Km
Districts - 7 (Seven)
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| Sl. No. |
Districts |
Head Quarter |
Area |
% of Area |
Population
(As per 2011 Census) |
% of Population |
Map |
| 1. |
East Garo Hills |
Williamnagar |
2603 |
11.61 |
2,47,555 |
8.35 |
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| 2. |
East Khasi Hills |
Shillong |
2752 |
12.27 |
6,60,994 |
22.30 |
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| 3. |
Jaintia Hills |
Jowai |
3819 |
17.03 |
2,95,692 |
9.98 |
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| 4. |
Ri-Bhoi |
Nongpoh |
2378 |
10.60 |
1,92,795 |
6.50 |
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| 5. |
South Garo Hills |
Baghmara |
1850 |
8.25 |
99,105 |
3.34 |
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| 6. |
West Garo Hills |
Tura |
3714 |
16.56 |
5,15,813 |
17.40 |
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| 7. |
West Khasi Hills |
Nongstoin |
5247 |
23.39 |
2,94,115 |
9.92 |
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