Eastern West Khasi Hills district
Eastern West Khasi Hills | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 25°34′N 91°37′E / 25.56°N 91.62°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Meghalaya |
| Established | 10 November 2021 |
| Capital | Mairang |
| Government | |
| • Deputy Commissioner | Shri Gideon Kharmawphlang |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,356.77 km2 (523.85 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation (Mawthadraishan Peak) | 1,924.5 m (6,314.0 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 131,451 |
| • Density | 97/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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Eastern West Khasi Hills 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.