Meghalaya is a state in northeast India. Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: (a) the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills and (b) the Garo Hills. The estimated population of Meghalaya in 2014 was 3,211,474. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,429 square kilometres, with a length-to-breadth ratio of about 3:1.
Shillong is a hill station and the capital of Meghalaya, a state in northeastern India. It is the headquarters of the East Khasi Hills district. Shillong is the 330th most populous city in India with a population of 143,229 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the British of Scotland. Hence, they would refer to it as the "Scotland of the East".
Jowai is the headquarters of the West Jaintia Hills district of the state of Meghalaya, India, and is home to the Pnar, a sub-tribe of the Khasi people. It is located on a plateau surrounded on three sides by the Myntdu river bordering Bangladesh to the south. Due to its high altitude of 1365 m above sea level, Jowai experiences warm summers with cool to chilly winters.
Kolasib is a town located in the northern part of Mizoram, India. It serves as the headquarters of the Kolasib District. Situated along the border with the state of Assam, Kolasib is an important transit point connecting Mizoram with the rest of India. The town is known for its strategic location and serves as a gateway to Mizoram from the neighboring state.
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region is a Government of India ministry, established in September 2001, which functions as the nodal Department of the Central Government to deal with matters related to the socio-economic development of the eight States of Northeast India: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. It acts as a facilitator between the Central Ministries/ Departments and the State Governments of the North Eastern Region in the economic development including removal of infrastructural bottlenecks, provision of basic minimum services, creating an environment for private investment and to remove impediments to lasting peace and security in the North Eastern Region.
Jorabat is a village, suburban fringe and a junction which covers area under both Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya, India and Kamrup Metropolitan district, Assam, India, with greater parts in Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam and lesser southern parts in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya.
West Jaintia Hills is an administrative District in the state of Meghalaya in India. The united district was created on 22 February 1972 and occupied an area of 3819 km2. It had a population of 272,185. The district is part of the Meghalaya subtropical forests eco-region. With the bifurcation of the erstwhile Jaintia Hills District into East and West Jaintia Hills Districts, West Jaintia Hills District came into existence on 31 July 2012 with its headquarters at Jowai. Jowai is the host of all the heads of important governmental offices and establishments, educational institutions, hospitals, banking institutions, etc.
National Highway 2 is a national highway in India that runs from Dibrugarh in Assam to Tuipang in Mizoram. This national highway passes through the Indian states of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. This national highway is 1,325.6 km (823.7 mi) long. Before renumbering of national highways, NH-2 was variously numbered as old national highways 37, 61, 39, 150 and 54.
National Highway 27, an East - West National highway in India that starts in Porbandar and ends in Silchar, the highway passes through the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam. NH-27 was laid and is maintained by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). It is the second longest National Highway in India and is a part of NS-EW Corridor of NHAI.
National Highway 60 is a primary national highway in India, connecting Pune and Dhule in the state of Maharashtra. Previously this route was numbered as NH 3 and NH 50. The total length of NH 60 is 360.6 km (224.1 mi). Dhule to Nashik stretch of this route is part of Asian Highway 47.
National Highway 117 is a national highway in India. This route was earlier part of old national highway 31. It is a secondary route of National Highway 17. NH-117 runs through the state of Assam in India.
National Highway 206 commonly referred to as NH 206, is a highway in the Indian state Meghalaya. Starting from Jowai near NH 106, it goes via Dawki and ends at Mylliem. It is also a part of Shillong-Sylhet road. It is a spur of National Highway 6.
National Highway 217 commonly referred to as NH 217, is a national highway in India. This route was earlier part of old national highways 51 and 62. It is a secondary route of National Highway 17. NH-217 runs through the states of Assam and Meghalaya in India.
Northeast India consists of eight states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. Tourism in this area is based around the unique Himalayan landscape and culture distinct from the rest of India.
National Highway 702C, commonly referred to as NH 702C is a national highway in India. It is a spur road of National Highway 2. NH-702C traverses the state of Assam in India.
Jowai is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Meghalaya state in India. It is part of West Jaintia Hills district and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. It falls under Shillong Lok Sabha constituency and its current MLA is Wailadmiki Shylla of National People's Party.
National Highway 127B, commonly called NH 127B is a National Highway in North East India that connects Srirampur in Assam to Nongston in Meghalaya.
National Highway 117A, commonly called NH 117A is a national highway in India. It is a spur road of National Highway 17. NH-117A traverses the state of Assam in India.
National Highway 715A, commonly called NH 715A is a national highway in India. It is a spur road of National Highway 15. NH-715A traverses between Jagiroad and Balugaon in the state of Assam in India.
National Highway 127C, commonly called NH 127C is a national highway in India. It is a spur road of National Highway 27. NH-127C traverses the state of Assam in India. This highway is located in Chirang district of Assam.
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