Date of Formation: 18th June 1992
Area: 1849 square kilometers
Density of Population: 77 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 72.39 % - Male: 76.77 %, Female: 67.72 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:944
Boundaries of South Garo Hills District
North: East Garo Hills District, Meghalaya
South: Bangladesh
East: West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
West: West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya
South Garo Hills District Average Rainfall: 4000 mm
South Garo Hills District Maximum Temperature in Summer: 25 deg C
South Garo Hills District Minimum Temperature in Winter: 7 deg C
SOUTH GARO HILLS DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Simsang, Bugai, Dareng, Daldem, Mahadeo, Kanai
Blocks: Baghmara, Chokpot, Gasuapara, Rongara
Assembly Constituencies: Baghmara, Chockpot
Hills: Arebella Range, Tura Range
South Garo Hills District Nearby Attractions
1. Balpakram National Park
2. Boldak Matchu Karam
3. Chidimak
4. Matchru
5. Areng Patal
6. Goncho Dare
7. Dikkini Ring
8. Rongsaljong Agal
9. Rongsobok Rongkol
10. Siju Cave
11. Nokrek National Park
South Garo Hills District Facts: This is the least populous district of Meghalaya. It is one of the three most backward districts of Meghalaya that is receiving funds from Backward Regions Grant Fund Program.
Major Agricultural Products: Rice, maize, potato, banana, pineapple, ginger, turmeric, bay leaf, arecanut, oranges, jackfruit
National Parks and Sanctuaries: Balphakram National Park, Nokrek National Park, Siju Plant Wildlife Sanctuary, Baghmara Pitcher Plant Wildlife Sanctuary
Mineral Resources: Coal, limestone, uranium, quartz
Flora: Teak, sal, bamboo, cane, rubber, medicinal herbs, grass
Fauna: Hoolock Gibbons, elephants, cats, tiger, leopard, orange bellied squirrels, capped languor, long tailed broadbill, redheaded trogon, small niltava
Fauna: Elephant, tiger, capped langur, clouded leopard, hoolock gibbon, butterflies, bison, black bear, leopard, shambar deer
What is South Garo Hills District Famous For: Orange orchards and honey
People: Khasis, Garos, Jaintias, Pnars
Best Time To Visit: October to April
South Garo Hills District Pin Codes
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
