Meghalaya (/ ˌmeɪɡəˈleɪə, meɪˈɡɑːləjə /; [8][9] lit. "the abode of clouds" [10]) is a state in northeast India. Its capital is Shillong. Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: the united Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills. [11] The estimated population of Meghalaya in 2014 was 3,211,474. [12] Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,429 square kilometres, with a length-to-breadth ratio of about 3:1. [13 ... Shillong , city, capital of Meghalaya state, northeastern India. The city is located in the east-central part of the state on the Shillong Plateau, at an elevation of 4,990 feet (1,520 metres). Shillong first became prominent in 1864, when it succeeded Cherrapunji as the district headquarters. In Meghalaya has a total population of 29,66,889 as per the 2011 census. Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya . The state is surrounded by Meghalaya lies in the Northeastern part of India.
