![]() Location of East Khasi Hills District East Khasi Hills District forms a central part of Meghalaya and East Khasi Hills District lies between 25 degree 7 minutes and 25 degree 41 minutes north latitude and 91 degree 21 minutes and 92 degree 9 minutes east longitude. This district of Meghalaya is bounded by Ri-Bhoi District in the north, Karbi Anglong District in the north east, Jaintia Hills District in the east, Bangladesh in the south and West Khasi Hills District in the west. Geography of East Khasi Hills District Geography of East Khasi Hills District is mostly hilly with deep gorges and ravines on the southern portion. The most important physiographic features of the district is Shillong Plateau interspersed with river valley, falling sharply in the southern portion forming deep gorges and ravine in Mawsynram and Shella-Bholaganj bordering Bangladesh. Shillong peak lying 10 kms from the city, offer a panoramic view of the scenic landscape and it is also the highest point in the district. ![]() Culture of East Khasi Hills District Culture of East Khasi Hills District is a reflection of the traditions, cultures and religious beliefs of the tribal communities residing here. Khasi tribe mainly inhabits this district and thus, it can be said that the culture is chiefly tribal in character. Other tribal groups inhabiting the district are Garo Tribe and Jaintias. Art and craft, costumes, songs and dance forms and festivals like Nongkrem Dance and Shad Suk Mynsiem constitute the culture of East Khasi Hills District. Tourism in East Khasi Hills District Tourism in East Khasi Hills District offers visits to several sites that are worth visiting. The tourist attractions of this district attract people from different parts of the world. Some of the popular attractions of East Khasi Hills District are Ward's Lake and Botanical Garden, Butterfly Museum, Meghalaya State Museum, Lady Hydari Park, Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, Spread Eagle Falls, Cathedral Church, Mawsmai Cave, Mawsmai Falls, Nohkalikai Falls, Kynrem Falls, Mawjymbuin Caves, Symper Peak, Crinoline Falls, Laitshyngiar Cave, Thangkharang Park and more. As per Census 2001, literacy rate of East Khasi Hills District is 63.31 percent out of which 66.14 percent is male literacy rate and 60.41 percent is the female literacy rate. |
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East Khasi Hills District