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★ District of Meghalaya ★

East Garo Hills

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Area · — km²
Population · 3,17,917
Pincode range ·
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About the district

East Garo Hills — district of Meghalaya

East Garo Hills is a district in Meghalaya. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About East Garo Hills

Rich cultural heritage of the Garo people and lush green landscapes in northeastern Meghalaya.

District HQ
Williamnagar

Must-visit places in East Garo Hills

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Nokrek Ridge

Scenic hill range offering panoramic views and trekking opportunities in East Garo Hills.

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    Salseng Peak

    Highest point in the district providing stunning vistas of the surrounding valleys and forests.

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Then & Now

East Garo Hills district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
1,21,108
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
1,42,774
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
22,315
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
26,314
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 562 villages

East Garo Hills district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
61,575Census 2011
Female population
59,533Census 2011
Sex ratio
967 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
22,315Census 2011
SC population
143Census 2011
ST population
1,17,582Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
1,42,774+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
26,314RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
51,028Census 2011
Cultivators
27,163Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,828Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
65.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,38,910 / 1,88,03474% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,604Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across East Garo Hills district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

1 place mapped
Coverage
0 of 562 villages have notable places mapped · 0%
  • PHC· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in East Garo Hills district.

Browse by mandal

All 3 mandals of East Garo Hills

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562 villages · 0 GPs
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Top villages in East Garo Hills

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about East Garo Hills

How many mandals and villages are in East Garo Hills district?

East Garo Hills district has 3 mandals and 562 revenue villages across 0 gram panchayats in Meghalaya.

Where is the headquarters of East Garo Hills district?

The district headquarters of East Garo Hills is —.

What is the pincode of East Garo Hills district?

East Garo Hills district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within East Garo Hills may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does East Garo Hills fall under?

East Garo Hills district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of East Garo Hills district?

East Garo Hills district had a population of 3,17,917 per the 2011 Census, across 562 villages.

When was East Garo Hills district formed?

East Garo Hills district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through East Garo Hills district?

Major rivers in East Garo Hills district: —.

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

By straight-line distance

Districts near East Garo Hills

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