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ABOUT DISTRICT

Mawkyrwat Civil Sub-Division was notified as a fully fledged Civil Sub Division with effect from 26th June, 1982 under Government Notification No. HPL.539/81/51, dated 22nd June 1982. And, whereas, for public convenience and better administration the Governor of Meghalaya considers it necessary to upgrade the said Mawkyrwat Civil Sub-Divisions of West Khasi Hills District with minor modifications, therein, into a fully fledged District. And whereas, the new District will compose all the villages of two Community & Rural Development Blocks viz. Ranikor Community & Rural Development Block and Mawkyrwat Community & Rural Development Block, including 18(Eighteen) villages under Warsan Lyngdoh Gram Sevak Circle of Nongstoin in Community  …

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DISTRICT AT A GLANCE

  • Area: 1341 Sq. Km.
  • Population: 1,10,152
  • Language: Khasi, Garo, Maram
  • Villages: 315
  • Literacy Rate: 76.84 %
  • Official Language: English
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Hon'ble Chief Minister Meghalaya Shri Conrad K. Sangma
Shri.Barnari Mawlong, IAS
Deputy Commissioner Shri. Barnari Mawlong, IAS