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State

Meghalaya

Capital Shillong
Formation 21 Jan 1972
Official Language English
Area 22,429 sq km
Population 2966889

12

Districts

60

Assembly Constituencies

2

Lok Sabha Constituencies

1

Rajya Sabha Seats

60

Total MLAs

2

MPs (Lok Sabha)

1

Rajya Sabha MP

Government

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C. H. Vijayashankar

C. H. Vijayashankar

Governor

Conrad Sangma

Conrad Sangma

Chief Minister

Thomas A. Sangma

Thomas A. Sangma

Speaker

Ronnie V. Lyngdoh

Ronnie V. Lyngdoh

Leader of Opposition

About Meghalaya

Meghalaya is a northeastern state celebrated as the Abode of Clouds, characterized by dramatic waterfalls, living root bridges, and high rainfall.

  • Capital Shillong
  • Largest City Shillong
  • Official Language English
  • Second Language Khasi, Garo
  • Literacy Rate 0.7443
  • Area 22,429 sq km
  • Population (2011) 2966889
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Political Overview

Meghalaya operates a unicameral legislature of 60 seats, operating alongside traditional Autonomous District Councils to safeguard tribal self-governance.

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Key Political Statistics

  • Total Assembly Seats 60
  • Lok Sabha Seats 2
  • Rajya Sabha Seats 1
  • Current MLAs 60
  • Current MPs (Lok Sabha) 2
  • Rajya Sabha MP 1
  • Districts 12
  • Panchayats 0

Meghalaya Map

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Districts

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East Khasi Hills

East Khasi Hills

Major City: Shillong
17
Assembly
Constituencies
1
Lok Sabha
Constituency
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West Garo Hills

West Garo Hills

Major City: Tura
11
Assembly
Constituencies
1
Lok Sabha
Constituency
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Ri-Bhoi

Ri-Bhoi

Major City: Nongpoh
5
Assembly
Constituencies
1
Lok Sabha
Constituency
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Constituencies

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Lok Sabha Constituencies 2
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Assembly Constituencies 60
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Top Leaders from Meghalaya

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Latest News

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BJP Alleges Opposition Planning Unrest Following TV Sting Operation

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06 Nov 2026
Agniveer Tenure Extended by Two Years, Govt Announces

Agniveer Tenure Extended by Two Years, Govt Announces

04 Nov 2026

Major Political Parties in Meghalaya

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National People’s Party (NPP) National People’s Party (NPP) 32 MLAs
Indian National Congress (INC) Indian National Congress (INC) 5 MLAs

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