Date of Formation: Ri-Bhoi district was carved out of East Khasi Hills district on 4th June 1992.
Area: 2376 square kilometers
Density of Population: 109 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 77.22 % - Male: 78.52 %, Female: 75.85 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:951
Boundaries of Ri-Bhoi District
North: Kamrup District, Morigaon District and Nagaon District, Assam
South: East Khasi Hills District and West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
East: Karbi Anglong District, Assam
West: West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
Ri-Bhoi District Average Rainfall: 1242.8 mm
Ri-Bhoi District Average Temperature in Summer: 30 deg C
Ri-Bhoi District Average Temperature in Winter: 17 deg C
RI-BHOI DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Umtrew, Umsiang, Umran, Umiam
Blocks: Jirang, Umling, Umsning
Assembly Constituencies: Mawhati, Umroi, Nongpoh, Jirang
Ri-Bhoi District Nearby Attractions
1. Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Lum Nehru Park
3. Umiam Lake
4. Dwar Ksuid
5. Orchid Resort
6. Lum Sophethneng
Ri-Bhoi District Facts: NH 37 passes through this district but still the other road conditions are poor. This is the second least populous district in Meghalaya next only to South Garo Hills. It is one of the three most backward districts of Meghalaya that is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, ginger, maize, winter vegetables, pine apple, turmeric
What is Ri-Bhoi District Famous For: Pine apples
Famous People From Ri-Bhoi District: D. D. Lapang
People: Marngars, Karbis, Bodos, Lalungs, Bhois, Garos
Folk Arts: Ka Shad Shohkba, Shad Shutwait, Shad Dongdong, Shad Malangho, Shad Kynjuh Kynthei, Shad Puh Lyngkha, Ka Shad Lakympong, Lukhmi of Namsha, Thaiang, Nongtung, Tyrso, Shad Krudkba, Langhei
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
