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★ District of Meghalaya ★

West Garo Hills

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Area · — km²
Population · 6,43,291
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About the district

West Garo Hills — district of Meghalaya

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

District at a glance

About West Garo Hills

Scenic hill landscapes, rich tribal culture, and biodiversity in the Garo Hills region.

District HQ
Tura

Must-visit places in West Garo Hills

park

Nokrek National Park

A protected area known for its diverse flora, fauna, and pristine natural landscapes.

  • hill
    Tura Peak

    The highest point in the Garo Hills offering panoramic views of the surrounding region.

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Then & Now

West Garo Hills district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
3,88,804
Census 2011 baseline
+19.0%
Population · 2026
4,62,558
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
74,410
Census 2011 baseline
+17.6%
Households · 2026
87,534
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 · 1,175 villages

West 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
1,96,151Census 2011
Female population
1,92,653Census 2011
Sex ratio
982 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
74,410Census 2011
SC population
4,019Census 2011
ST population
2,75,990Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
4,62,558+19.0%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
87,534RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,60,485Census 2011
Cultivators
72,112Census 2011
Agri labourers
11,921Census 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 West Garo Hills district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
4 of 1,175 villages have notable places mapped · 0%
  • Hospital· 14
  • PHC· 11
  • Shop· 7
  • Temple· 6
  • School· 3
  • Mosque· 3
  • Bus stop· 3
  • Railway· 2
  • Fuel· 2
  • Church· 2
  • Restaurant· 2
  • College· 1
  • Bank· 1
  • ATM· 1
  • Fast food· 1
  • Playground· 1

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

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All 8 mandals of West Garo Hills

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1175 villages · 0 GPs
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Top villages in West Garo Hills

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about West Garo Hills

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

West Garo Hills district has 8 mandals and 1,175 revenue villages across 0 gram panchayats in Meghalaya.

Where is the headquarters of West Garo Hills district?

The district headquarters of West Garo Hills is —.

What is the pincode of West Garo Hills district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does West Garo Hills fall under?

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

What is the population of West Garo Hills district?

West Garo Hills district had a population of 6,43,291 per the 2011 Census, across 1,175 villages.

When was West Garo Hills district formed?

West Garo Hills district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through West Garo Hills district?

Major rivers in West 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.

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Districts near West Garo Hills

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