![]() History of Jaintia Hills District The Jaintia Hills was originally known as Ka Ri Khadar Doloi. There were durbars of different denominations, like village durbar, Elaka Durbar, Syiem Durbar. Soon after the British took over the administration of the Jaintia Hills, they immediately abolished the office of the Syiem, though at the same time they retained the other two traditional institutions, that of the Doloi and Waheh Chnong or Village Headman. Thus the three tier system of administration which was in existence during the pre-British era was reduced into a two-tier system only. Under the British administration, the whole of Jaintia Hills along with few other villages of the Khasi Hills were grouped together under one common system of administration and they are treated as British areas and were administered directly by the British Government. Geography of Jaintia Hills District Geography of Jaintia Hills District is almost similar to that of Khasi Hills being a component of the Meghalaya Plateau. Jaintia Hills District has comparably more flat physiographical features with a mild gradient. ![]() Culture of Jaintia Hills District Jaintias are the main inhabitants of Jaintia Hills District. Jaintias are known for their rich art and culture. Hand woven traditional costumes worn during dances and festivals will draw anybody's attention. Cane, bamboo and wood are used for carving and engraving of various designs of craftworks. The popular festivals of Jaintia Hills District are Behdienkhlam festival and Laho Dance festival. Tourism in Jaintia Hills District Jaintia Hills District offers several places of interest including some historical and religious sites. The charming scenic beauty as well the tourist attractions offered by the district are worth visiting. Letein Valley, Lechka Valley, Thadlaskein Lake, Kiang Nangbah Monument, Iale falls, Syntu Ksiar, Summer Palace of Jaintia Kings, Sutiang Fort, Borghat Temple, Umhang, Memjubel, Iawmusiang (largest Jaintia market located at Jowai) and Nartiang Temple are some of the major attractions of Jaintia Hills District. Literacy Percentage of Jaintia Hills District according to 2001 Census is 53 percent out of which male literacy rate is 50.52 percent and female literacy ratio is 55.54 percent. |
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Jaintia Hills District