North Garo Hills district
District of Meghalaya in India
North Garo Hills district North Garo | |
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District of Meghalaya | |
North Garo Hills district Location in Meghalaya | |
Country | India |
State | Meghalaya |
Headquarters | Resubelpara |
Government | |
• Vidhan Sabha constituencies | 4 |
Area | |
• Total | 1,113 km2 (430 sq mi) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 118,325 |
• Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Website | northgarohills |
North Garo Hills is an administrative district in the state of Meghalaya in India.[1] The district headquarters are located at Resubelpara.[2] The district occupies an area of 1,113 km2 and has a population of 1,18,325 (as of 2001).
History
The North Garo Hills district was carved out of the erstwhile East Garo Hills district. And whereas for public convenience and better administration the Governor of Meghalaya considers it necessary to upgrade the said Resubelpara Civil Sub-Division of East Garo Hills District into a full·fledged District.[citation needed]
Geography
Resubelpara is the district headquarters of North Garo Hills District.
References
External links
- Official website
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Places adjacent to North Garo Hills district
Goalpara district, Assam | ||
West Garo Hills | North Garo Hills | West Khasi Hills District |
East Garo Hills District |
25°53′39″N 90°35′59″E / 25.8943°N 90.5998°E / 25.8943; 90.5998