Eastern West Khasi Hills district

Eastern West Khasi Hills district
District of Meghalaya
Coordinates: 25°34′N 91°37′E / 25.56°N 91.62°E / 25.56; 91.62
Country India
StateMeghalaya
Established10 November 2021
HeadquartersMairang
Government
 • Deputy CommissionerSmti. Anita Kharpor
Area
 • Total
1,356.77 km2 (523.85 sq mi)
Highest elevation
(Mawthadraishan Peak)
1,924.5 m (6,314 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
131,451
 • Density96.8852/km2 (250.932/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Eastern West Khasi Hills district is a district in the Indian state of Meghalaya, located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of the state capital of Shillong. It was created in 2021, after bifurcation of existing West Khasi Hills district. The territories which make up the district recorded a total population of 131,451 in the 2011 census. The district headquarters is the town of Mairang.

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