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Meghalaya

Capital ·
Area · — km²
Population ·
Languages ·
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12
Districts
55
Mandals
7,206
Villages
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About Meghalaya

Meghalaya has 12 districts indexed on VoiceOfVillage. Editorial content for this state hasn't been published yet — browse districts and villages below.

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State at a glance

About Meghalaya

Chief Minister
Conrad Sangma
NPP · Since 2018
Governor
C. H. Vijayashankar
Since 2024
Capital
Shillong
Formed
1972
54 years ago

State symbols

  • State bird
    Hill Myna
  • State animal
    Clouded Leopard
  • State flower
    Lady Slipper Orchid
  • State tree
    White Teak (Gmelina arborea)
  • Classical dance
    Nongkrem

Top crops

RiceMaizePotatoCashewPineapple

Must-visit places in Meghalaya

hill

Cherrapunji & Mawsynram

Among Earth's rainiest places; Nohkalikai falls nearby.

  • park
    Living Root Bridges, Nongriat

    Khasi tribe's century-old bio-engineered rubber-tree bridges.

  • lake
    Dawki / Umngot River

    Crystal-clear river on the Bangladesh border.

  • hill
    Mawlynnong

    "Cleanest village in Asia" with the Sky View bamboo platform.

  • hill
    Shillong Peak

    1,965 m viewpoint over the capital + Elephant Falls.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Meghalaya

How many districts and villages are in Meghalaya?

Meghalaya has 12 districts, 55 blocks, and 7,206 revenue villages.

What is the capital of Meghalaya?

The capital of Meghalaya is —.

When was Meghalaya formed?

Meghalaya was formed on —.

How many parliamentary and assembly seats does Meghalaya have?

Meghalaya has 2 Lok Sabha seats and 60 assembly seats.

What languages are spoken in Meghalaya?

Languages used in Meghalaya: —.

What is the area of Meghalaya?

Meghalaya covers — km².

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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