State Wise Study

Meghalaya

Capital — Shillong. Explore the geography, heritage, culture and every district below.

29,66,889Population
132Per km²
Capital
Shillong
Chief Minister
Conrad Kongkal Sangma
Governor
C. H. Vijayashankar
Legislative Assembly
Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
High Court
Meghalaya High Court

Geography & Rivers

Waterbodies, ranges & projects

Rivers
BrahmaputraUmngot
Lakes
Umiam LakeWard’s Lake
Mountain Ranges
Khasi HillsGaro Hills
Major Projects

Shillong Smart City

Wildlife & Nature

Parks, sanctuaries & forests

National Parks

Nokrek National Park

Wildlife Sanctuaries
Balpakram Wildlife SanctuarySiju Wildlife Sanctuary
Forest Cover

Subtropical Pine

Heritage & Forts

UNESCO, Ramsar & monuments

Forts

Mawphlang Fort

Art & Culture

Language, dance, folk & people

Languages
EnglishKhasiGaro
Folk Arts
WangalaBehdienkhlam
Dance Forms
Shad Suk MynsiemNongkrem
State Song

Meghalaya Song

Tribes
KhasiGaroJaintia

Economy & Agriculture

Crops & soil profile

Major Crops
RiceMaizePineapple
Soil Types
LateriteRed Loamy

Famous Personalities

Notable people from Meghalaya

P. A. SangmaWilliamson Sangma

Districts of Meghalaya

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