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Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
The Khasi Hills belong to the Garo-Khasi range located in Himalayas

The Khasi Hills belong to the Garo-Khasi range in the northeastern state of India, Meghalaya. It is located in the central part of Meghalaya and the Garo Khasi range is a part of the Patkai range of the Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion. The region is dominated by the Khasi tribal communities.

The area consists mostly of hilly regions which also consits of the Shillong plateau. It is drained by the tributaries of the Brahmaputra and the Surma Rivers.

(Last Updated on : 22/01/2009)
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