Northeast IndiaStateML
Meghalaya
Capital: Shillong
#23
Area Rank
#23
Pop. Rank
74.4%
Literacy
12
Districts
๐Basic Information
CapitalShillong
Largest CityShillong
Formation21 January 1972
Population29.6 lakh (2011)
Area22,429 sq km
LanguagesKhasi, Garo, English
Literacy Rate74.4%
Districts12
Major RiversUmngot, Kopili
๐Key GK Facts
- 1."Abode of Clouds" โ one of the wettest regions on Earth
- 2.Mawsynram receives highest average rainfall in the world (~11,872 mm/year)
- 3.Cherrapunji (Sohra) is second wettest โ holds world record for single-month/year rainfall
- 4.Khasi and Jaintia tribes follow matrilineal system (property passes through mother)
- 5.Living root bridges (Cherrapunji) โ bridges grown from rubber tree roots
- 6.Carved out of Assam on 21 January 1972
โญFamous For
Wettest place on earth (Mawsynram)Living root bridgesCherrapunjiMatrilineal society (Khasi tribe)Dawki river (crystal water)
๐ฏWildlife & National Parks
- ๐ฟNokrek NP (Red Panda, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve)
- ๐ฟBalpakram NP
- ๐ฟSiju Wildlife Sanctuary
Tips
- โMawsynram > Cherrapunji โ both near Shillong, Meghalaya; Mawsynram has higher annual avg
- โMatrilineal society: Khasi, Garo, Jaintia tribes โ property/surname through mother
- โ21 January 1972: Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur all became states on the same day
๐ง Quick Quiz
What is the capital of Meghalaya?
When was Meghalaya officially formed?