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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
