List of districts of Meghalaya

The Indian state of Meghalaya is divided into 12 districts. Meghalaya is divided into 2 administrative divisions, namely the Garo Hills Division (Western Division), having its headquarters in West Garo Hills District and the Khasi Hills Division (Eastern Division), having its head quarters in the East Khasi Hills District.

Districts Meghalaya currently has 12 districts:

District HeadquarterRegion Area(km²) Population(2011) Established North Garo Hills Resubelpara Garo Hills 1,113 118,325 2012 East Garo Hills Williamnagar 1,490 199,592 1976 South Garo Hills Baghmara 1,850 142,334 1992 West Garo Hills Tura 2,855 472,497 1976 South West Garo Hills Ampati 822 172,495 2012 West Jaintia Hills Jowai Jaintia Hills 1,693 270,352 2012 East Jaintia Hills Khliehriat 2,040 122,939 2012 East Khasi Hills Shillong Khasi Hills 2,752 825,922 1976 West Khasi Hills Nongstoin 3,890 252,010 1976 South West Khasi Hills Mawkyrwat 1,341 110,152 2012 Eastern West Khasi Hills Mairang 1,356.77 131,451 2021 Ri-Bhoi Nongpoh 2,378 258,840 1992

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