The West Khasi Hills district is presently the largest district of Meghalaya. It was carved out from the Khasi Hills District on the 28th October, 1976.
It is bounded on the north-west by Kamrup district of Assam, on the north-east by Ri-Bhoi district, on the east by East Khasi Hills district, on the south by Bangladesh, on the west by East Garo and South Garo Hills districts. Nongstoin, is the Headquarters of the District.
Important Rivers
There are two important river systems in the district, the Kynshi and the Khri, with a number of tributaries.
Attractions
Ranikor, Mawlangkhar, Mawthadraishan, Nongkhnum River Island, Thum Falls, Weinia Falls, Langshiang Falls, Jakrem Hot Spring, Kyllang Rock
Facts & Figures
| Year of formation | 1976 |
| Area | 5,247 sq. kms |
| Latitude | 25 10' and 25 51' N |
| Longitude | 90 44' and 91 49' E |
| Population (2001) | 2,94,115 |
| Male | 1,49,159 |
| Female | 144956 |
| Population density | 56 Per Sq. km |
| Sex Ratio | 972 |
| Literacy Rate | 65.64% |
| Average rainfall | 1200 mm to 3000 mm |
| Postal Code | 793119 |
| STD Code | 3654 |