Capital | Shillong | ||
Date of Attaining Statehood | 21 January 1972 | ||
Population (Census 2011) | 29,64,001 | ||
Area | 22,429 Sq. Km | ||
Districts | 11 | ||
Official Language | Khasi, Puar and Garo with Engilish | ||
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. | ||
Population Composition | Decadal Population Growth Rate (2001- 2011, Census 2011) | 645185 (27.82%) | |
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) | |||
SC population % (Census 2001) (from website of M/o SJ&E) | |||
Forest Cover | India State of Forest Report-2021 (page no:143-150) | ||
Seats in Legislative Assembly | 60 | ||
Seats in Lok Sabha | 2 (1 Shillong, 2 Tura) | ||
Seats in Rajya Sabha | 1 | ||
Governor | Shri. Phagu Chauhan | ||
Chief Minister | Shri. Conrad K Sangma | ||
State Portal | http://meghalaya.gov.in | ||
Brief Intro from www.india.gov.in | http://www.india.gov.in |
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 |
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1. | East Garo Hills | Williamnagar | 2603 | 11.61 | 2,47,555 | 8.35 | |
2. | East Khasi Hills | Shillong | 2752 | 12.27 | 6,60,994 | 22.30 | |
3. | Jaintia Hills | Jowai | 3819 | 17.03 | 2,95,692 | 9.98 | |
4. | Ri-Bhoi | Nongpoh | 2378 | 10.60 | 1,92,795 | 6.50 | |
5. | South Garo Hills | Baghmara | 1850 | 8.25 | 99,105 | 3.34 | |
6. | West Garo Hills | Tura | 3714 | 16.56 | 5,15,813 | 17.40 | |
7. | West Khasi Hills | Nongstoin | 5247 | 23.39 | 2,94,115 | 9.92 |