Date of Formation: On 28th October 1976, Khasi Hills District was split into West Khasi Hills District and East Khasi Hills District.
Area: 5247 square kilometers
Density of Population: 73 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 79.30 % - Male: 80.29 %, Female: 78.30 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:981
Boundaries of West Khasi Hills District
North West: Kamrup District, Assam
North East: Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya
South: Bangladesh
East: East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
West: East Garo Hills District and South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya
West Khasi Hills District Average Rainfall: 3524.7 mm
West Khasi Hills District Average Temperature in Summer: 27.62 deg C
West Khasi Hills District Average Temperature in Winter: 17.37 deg C
WEST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Kynshi, Khri, Umngi, Wahblei, Rilang, Riangdo, Tyrsung, Ryndi, Rwiang, Umit Synthi, Btit
Blocks: Mairang, Mawkyrwat, Mawshynrut, Mawthadraishan, Nongstoin, Ranikor
Assembly Constituencies: Mairang, Mawkyrwat, Langrin, Pariong, Nongstoin, Mawthengkut
Hills: Mawthadraishan Range, U Mawleng, Mawhiang Rock, Lum Kyllai Longsngun, Lum Lawpaw, Lum Nongsynrih
Waterfalls: Urnar Bah, Kyllaimaram, Umtham, Kathe, Weinia, Shadthum, Langshianng, Umpynsang, Chinmadare, Lawhasngap
West Khasi Hills District Nearby Attractions
1. Ranikor Fishing Spot
2. The Green Deserts
3. Mawthadraishan Peak
4. Nongkhnum River Island
5. Thum Falls
6. Weinia Falls
7. Langshiang Falls
8. Akrem Hot Spring
9. Kyllang Rock
West Khasi Hills District Facts: Langshiang Falls located here is the third highest waterfall in India. There are 23 dialects spoken here and Khasi language is the linking language. This is the largest district in Meghalaya by area.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, maize, millets, potato, ginger, turmeric, oilseed, black pepper, arecanut, betel leaves, plums, pears, peach
Other Industries: Sericulture, handloom, fishery, animal husbandry
Flora: Teak, sal, titachap, gamari, makri sal, pitcher plants
Fauna: Elephants, apes, monkeys, deer, sambar, tigers, wild boars, bears, leopards
Mineral Resources: Sillimanite, coal, limestone, uranium
What is West Khasi Hills District Famous For: Number of waterfalls
West Khasi Hills District Pin Codes
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
