Capital : Shillong
Shillong is known as "Scotland of the East".
Statehood : 21 January 1972
The state was formed from Assam in 1972.
Area : 22,429 km2
Meghalaya is the 23th largest state by area.
Population : 29+ Lakhs
Based on 2011 census, population in Meghalaya is more than 29 Lakhs and ranks 23rd position. Therefore the population density is 130 persons per square kilometer.
Language : English
Number of Districts :11
Below are the districts in Meghalaya:
- East Garo Hills
- East Jaintia Hills
- East Khasi Hills
- North Garo Hills
- Ri Bhoi
- South Garo Hills
- South West Garo Hills
- South West Khasi Hills
- West Garo Hills
- West Jaintia Hills
- West Khasi Hills
Vehicle registration code: ML
Literacy rate : 75%
According to 2011 census, Meghalaya stands 17th in literacy rate among states.