Meghalaya ()
Administrative Divisions
Meghalaya are divided into 7 districts for administrative purposes. Here's a closer look at each:
List of Districts of Meghalaya
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Garo Hills | 2603 | 317917 | 122.1 |
| 2 | East Khasi Hills | 2748 | 825922 | 300.6 |
| 3 | Jaintia Hills | 3819 | 395124 | 103.5 |
| 4 | Ribhoi | 2448 | 258840 | 105.7 |
| 5 | South Garo Hills | 1887 | 142334 | 75.43 |
| 6 | West Garo Hills | 3677 | 643291 | 174.9 |
| 7 | West Khasi Hills | 5247 | 383461 | 73.08 |
- Largest district by area: West Khasi Hills with 5247 km²
- Largest district by population: East Khasi Hills with 825922 people
- Smallest district by area: South Garo Hills with 1887 km²
- Smallest district by population: South Garo Hills with 142334 people
Geographic and Demographic Overview
- Total Area: 22429km²
- Total Population (2011): 2966889
- High Court:
Population Distribution
The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2371439 | 595450 | 2966889 |
| Male Population | 1194260 | 297572 | 1491832 |
| Female Population | 1177179 | 297878 | 1475057 |
Household Distribution
The distribution of households in the Meghalaya is:
| Rural Households | Urban Households | Total Households |
|---|---|---|
| 430573 | 117486 | 548059 |
Question and Answer
Q: What is the capital of the Meghalaya?
A: The capital of the Meghalaya is .
Q: When were the Meghalaya established as a Union Territory or State?
A: The Meghalaya were established as a Union Territory or State on 21-Jan-1972.
Q: How many districts are there in the Meghalaya?
A: There are 7 districts in the Meghalaya .
Q: What is the largest district by area in the Meghalaya?
A: The largest district by area in the Meghalaya is West Khasi Hills, with an area of 5247 km².
Q: Which district in the Meghalaya has the largest population?
A: The district with the largest population in the Meghalaya is East Khasi Hills, with a population of 825922 people.
Q: What is the total area of the Meghalaya?
A: The total area of the Meghalaya is 22429 km².
Q: What is the total population of the Meghalaya according to the 2011 census?
A: According to the 2011 census, the total population of the Meghalaya is 2966889.
Q: Which high court has jurisdiction over the Meghalaya?
A: The has jurisdiction over the Meghalaya.
Q: How is the population distributed between urban and rural areas in the Meghalaya?
A: The population distribution in the Meghalaya is as follows:
- Rural Population: 2371439
- Urban Population: 595450
Q: How many households are there in the Meghalaya?
A: There are 548059 households in the Meghalaya.
Q: What are the population ranges of villages in the Meghalaya?
A: The population ranges of villages in the Meghalaya are:
- Less than 100: 1383
- 100-499: 4071
- 500-999: 941
- 1000-1999: 252
- 2000-2999: 56
- 3000-3999: 21
- 4000-4999: 5
- 5000 And Above: 7
Q: How is the male and female population distributed in the Meghalaya?
A: The population distribution by gender in the Meghalaya is as follows:
- Male Population: 1491832
- Female Population: 1475057
Q: What is the smallest district by area in the Meghalaya?
A: The smallest district by area in the Meghalaya is South Garo Hills, with an area of 1887 km².
Q: Which district in the Meghalaya has the smallest population?
A: The district with the smallest population in the Meghalaya is South Garo Hills, with a population of 142334 people.
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