West Khasi Hills district

West Khasi Hills

 is an administrative district in the state of Meghalaya in India.

History

The West Khasi Hills district was carved out of the Khasi Hills district, which was divided into West and East Khasi Hills districts on 28 October 1976.

Geography

The district headquarters is located at Nongstoin. The district occupies an area of 5247 km2

Divisions

Administrative divisions

West Khasi Hills district is divided into four blocks:

Name Headquarters Population Location
Mairang Mairang
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Mawshynrut Riangdo
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Mawthadraishan Nongshillong
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Nongstoin Nongstoin
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