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Meghalaya
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{{Infobox State IN|
state_name=Meghalaya |
image_map=IndiaMeghalaya.png |
capital=
Shillong |
latd = 25.57|longd=91.88|
largest_city=
Shillong|
abbreviation=IN-ML |
official_languages=
Garo language Garo,
Khasi language Khasi,
English language English|
legislature_type=Unicameral |
legislature_strength=60 |
governor_name=
M.M. Jacob |
chief_minister=
D.D. Lapang |
established_date=
1971-01-25 |
area=22,429 |
area_rank=22nd |
area_magnitude=10 |
population_year=2001 |
population=2,306,069 |
population_rank=23rd |
population_density=103 |
districts=7 |
website=meghalaya.nic.in |
seal=
image:Meghalayaseal.png center |
footnotes = |
}}
'''Meghalaya''' (मेघालय in
DevanÄ?garÄ«) is a small
States of India state in north-eastern
India. It is a hilly strip in the eastern part of the country about 300 km long (East-West) and 100 km wide, with a total area of about 22,429 sq km. The population numbered 2,175,000 in
2000. The state is bounded on the north by
Assam and by
Bangladesh on the south. The capital is
Shillong, which has a population of 260,000.
Meghalaya was originally part of
Assam. On
21 January 1972 the Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills districts of western Assam became the new state of Meghalaya.
Meghalaya is known as "The Abode of Clouds". The climate of Meghalaya is moderate but humid, the average annual rainfall going as high as 1200 cm in some areas, making it the wettest state of India. The town of
Cherrapunji, south of capital
Shillong holds the world record for most rain in a calendar month while the village of
Mawsynram, near town of Cherrapunji holds the distinction of seeing the heaviest yearly rains. About one third of the state is forested. The ranges of the
Garo Hills in the west,
Khasi Hills, and
Jaintia Hills in the east are not especially high, with
Shillong Peak the highest point at 1,965 m. Many
caves are known to exist with unique limestone structures forming curious
stalactites and
stalagmites.
The
Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion encompasses the state; its montane forests are distinct from the lowland tropical forests to the north and south. The forests of Meghalaya are notable for their
biodiversity of mammals, birds, and plants.
Tribal peoples make up about 85 percent of Meghalaya's population. The
Khasi, the largest group, followed by the
Garo (tribe) Garos, were among those known to the
United Kingdom British as "
hill tribes". Other groups include the
Jaintias, the
Koch and the
Hajong (40,000). About fifteen percent of the population is defined as non-tribal; these include about 54,000
Bengali Bengalis and 49,000
Shaikhs. Meghalaya is one of three states in India to have a
Christianity Christian majority; the other two (
Nagaland and
Mizoram) are also in the north-east of India. A sizeable minority (16%) of the population follow an ancient
Animism Animist philosophy.
Although the state government has been promoting
tourism, typical advisors warn travellors away, speaking of no infrastructure and unrest.
Districts
*
East Garo Hills
*
East Khasi Hills
*
Jaintia Hills
*
Ri Bhoi
*
South Garo Hills
*
West Garo Hills
*
West Khasi Hills
Notable personalities
*
Adolf Lu Hitler Marak
*
Dr. D.D. Lapang
*
P.A. Sangma
Politics
''
:Category:Indian political parties-Meghalaya List of political parties in the state''
Facts and figures
*Area: 22,429 km²
*Population: 2,175,000 (
2000)
**Ethnic groups:
***
Khasi: 49%
***
Garo (tribe) Garo: 34%
***
Bengali: 2.5%
***
Shaikh: 2.3%
***
Koch: 2.8%
***
Hajong: 1.8%
***Other: 10.4%
**Religion:
***
Christianity Christian: 64.6%
***
Animism Animist: 16.7%
***
Hinduism Hindu: 14.7%
***
Islam Muslim: 4%
*Capital:
Shillong (population 260,000)
Economy
Meghalaya's gross state domestic product for 2004 is estimated at $1.6 billion in current prices.
External links
-
Professionals of the North East across the world
-
Voice of the Northeast India
-
Meghalaya State homepage
-
Resource for information on the khasis
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