Meghalaya
Indian state
Meghalaya is a state in the north-east India. The name means "the abode of clouds" in Sanskrit and other Indo-Iranian languages. As of 2011, the state has a population of 2,964,007 and is the 23rd most populous in the country. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 300 kilometres in length and about 100 kilometres in breadth. This state is bounded to the north by Assam and by Bangladesh to the south. The capital is Shillong, known as the "Scotland of the East", and has a population of 143,007.
Capital : Shillong Population (2011) : 2,964,007
Largest city : Shillong Literacy : 75.84%
Districts : 11 Official languages : English, Khasi and
Garo
Area : 22,429 km2
(8,660 sq mi) Website : meghalaya.nic.in
Coordinates
(Shillong): 25.57°N 91.88°E Time zone : IST (UTC+05:30)
District Name
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Head Quarters
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Williamnagar
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Khliehriat
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Shillong
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North Garo Hills
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Resubelpara
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Nongpoh
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Baghmara
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Ampati
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South West Khasi Hills
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Mawkyrwat
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West Garo Hills
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Tura
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West Jaintia Hills
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Jowai
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Nongstoin
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