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).
North Garo Hills district
North Garo | |
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 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 |
History
editThe 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
editResubelpara is the district headquarters of North Garo Hills District.
References
edit- ^ "Meghalaya set to be in country's railway map soon". The Economic Times. 6 September 2012. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ^ "Mukul to inaugurate N. Garo Hills today". The Telegraph. Calcutta. 27 July 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2012.