Meghalaya is a North-Eastern State of India; its capital is Shillong. The word ‘alaya’ means abode, and ‘megha’ means ‘clouds’ in Sanskrit; hence, the meaning of Meghalaya is the ‘abode of ‘clouds’. It was formed from two districts of Assam in 1972. Before that, Meghalaya was considered a part of Assam. More than 80% of the state’s population depends on agriculture for their Living. The major crops cultivated in this state are rice and maise.
- It was formed in 1972 from two districts of Assam.
- The total area covered by the state is 22,429 sq. km.
- The literacy rate of the state is as high as 75.8%.
- The staple food of the state is rice and spicy meat or fish.
- The majority of the population of Meghalaya comprises indigenous tribes.
- Almost 70% to 80% of the area in the state is covered with forests.
- Approximately 50% of the population is male, and the remaining 50% is female.
- Agriculture is the main activity of Meghalaya to fulfill its economic needs.
Literacy Rate :
74,43%
HDI Ranking 2019:
26th
GSDR 2019-20:
INR 34,715 cr.
GSVA 2019-20:
INR 2,683 cr.
(Manufacturing)
Total Installed Power Generation Capacity:
616.03 MW
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It has a huge potential to reach other south asian countries as well. Meghalaya is also geographically rich in minerals and has the potential for industrial.
It has a huge potential to reach other south asian countries as well. Meghalaya is also geographically rich in minerals and has the potential for industrial.
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The Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion encompasses the state; its mountain forests are distinct from the lowland tropical forests to the north and south. The forests of Meghalaya are notable for their biodiversity of mammals, birds, and plants. It was previously part of Assam, but on 21 January 1972, the districts of Khasi, Garo and Jaintia hills became the new state of Meghalaya. Meghalaya has predominantly an agrarian economy. The important crops are potatoes, rice, maize, pineapples, bananas, etc.
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12-May-23 | Govt Event
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12-May-23 | Local Event
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Meghalaya is endowed with a rich natural resource base of coal, limestone, uranium and granite. The state offers immense investment opportunities in many sector. Meghalaya, located in North-East India, shares its border with Assam and Bangladesh. The state is endowed with abundant natural resources in terms of flora, fauna, coal and limestone.
