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Meghalaya (मेघालय)

About Meghalaya

Administrative Divisions

Meghalaya are divided into 7 districts for administrative purposes. Heres 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.

Q: What are Union Territories or States in the Northeastern Region of India?

A: Union Territories or States in the Northeastern Region of India include:

Villages in Meghalaya by Population Range

Total Population Villages in Sub District Of Meghalaya
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

State Overview

State/UT : Meghalaya
(मेघालय)
Established : 21-Jan-1972
Total Area : 22429 km²
Total Population (2011) : 2966889
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