Meghalaya at a glance
Meghalaya is located in the northeastern part of the country. Here, Meghalaya at a glance provides important information and figures about Meghalaya. This is helpful for General Knowledge exams.
Particulars | Description |
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Capital | Shillong |
Established | 21-Jan-72 |
Largest City | Shillong |
Latitude | 24° 58’ N to 26° 07’N |
Longitude | 89° 48’E to 92° 51’ E |
Area Total | 22429 sq. km |
Districts | 11 |
Sub-divisions | 8 |
Blocks | 46 |
Total Towns | 22 |
Villages | 6026 |
Total Population (Census 2011) | 29,66,889 |
Male (Census 2011) | 14,91,832 |
Female (Census 2011) | 14,75,057 |
Density | 132 Per Sqr. Km |
Literacy Rate -Total | 74.43% |
Literacy Rate -Male | 75.95% |
Literacy Rate -Female | 72.89% |
Highest peak | Shillong Peak (6,433 feet) |
Official Language | English |
State Mammal | Clouded leopard |
State Bird | Hill myna |
State Flower | Lady's Slipper Orchid |
State Tree | Gamhar |
Airport | Shillong |
Lok Sabha Constituency | 2 |
Rajya Sabha Seat | 1 |
Vidhan Sabha Constituency | 60 |