Meghalaya, one of Northeastern State in India, is well known for its stunning views and rich biodiversity. This northeastern state was formed on 21 January 1972, talking about the districts in Meghalaya; it has 12 districts, further divided into 3 significant administrations. Well, about the little history here, Meghalaya was part of Assam before 1972, but later, it became announced as a separate state.
Districts in Meghalaya
To truly understand the State Districts in Meghalaya, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the administrative divisions. Each administrative division has, one who works with the superintendent of police. Different district magistrates or officials. The official supervises the 12 districts in Meghalaya.
So, when Meghalaya was separated, there were two districts, United Khasi Hills & Jaintia District Hill and Garo the Hills District. However, as time changed, the Districts in Meghalaya increased in numbers i.e. by 12.
Let’s check out the 12 districts in Meghalaya with the area, population, and headquarters details:
| Serial No. | District | Area (sq. km) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Garo Hills | 2,603 | 825,922 |
| 2 | South Garo Hills | 1,850 | 252,010 |
| 3 | North Garo Hills | 1,113 | 258,840 |
| 4 | West Garo Hills | 2,855 | 110,152 |
| 5 | South West Garo Hills | 822 | 131,451 |
| 6 | Eastern West Khasi Hills | N/A | N/A |
| 7 | Ri Bhoi | 2,378 | 122,939 |
| 8 | West Khasi Hills | 5,247 | 118,325 |
| 9 | East Jaintia Hills | 2,040 | 199,592 |
| 10 | South West Khasi Hills | 1,341 | 142,334 |
| 11 | Jaintia Hills | 1,693 | 472,497 |
| 12 | West Jaintia Hills | 1,693 | 172,495 |
Administrative Divisions
Each District in Meghalaya has separate administrative authority. The Deputy Commissioner is the head of district administration, who is majorly responsible for the law and order there.
In addition, the administrative officers and department, including the District Magistrate and Officer, are responsible for the further administrative functions in the state.
| Divisions | Khasi Hills | Garo Hills | Jaintia Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Districts | East Khasi Hills West Khasi Hills Ri-Bhoi South West Khasi Hills Eastern West Khasi Hills | North Garo Hills East Garo Hills South Garo Hills West Garo Hills South West Garo Hills | West Jaintia Hills and East Jaintia Hills. |
District Map of Meghalaya
Find out all the Meghalaya district's geographic locations from the map below. The map will give you better insights about the size of the Districts in Meghalaya. Check out the district map of Meghalaya here.