![]() Location of Ri Bhoi District Ri Bhoi District lies between north latitudes 25 degree 15 minutes and 26 degree 15 minutes and between east longitudes 91 degree 45 minutes and 92 degree 15 minutes. It geographically comprises parts of Khasi kingdoms namely parts of Mylliem Syiemship, Khyrim Syiemship, Nongspung Syiemship, Nongkhlaw Syiemship, whole of Nongpoh Sirdarship (erstwhile Nongpoh Syiemship), Myrdon Sirdarship and the erstwhile Nongwah Syiemship. Ri Bhoi District is bounded in the north by Kamrup District, Morigaon District and Nagaon District of Assam, in the east by Karbi Anglong District of Assam, in the south by East Khasi Hills and West Khasi Hills Districts and in the West by West Khasi District. Administration of Ri Bhoi District ![]() Culture of Ri Bhoi District The Bhois of Ri Bhoi District are the sub - group of Khasi Tribe. Majority of Bhois speak the Bhoi dialect. In Ri Bhoi District, there are other groups of tribes namely Garo tribe, who speak the Tibeto - Burman groups of language, whereas the Karbis, Marngars, Mikir Tribe, Bodo tribe and Lalung tribe use Assamese language. The Bhois follow the matrilineal system. Ka Shad Sajer is the ceremonial dance held annually at the end of January. It is more or less like a festival of Ri Bhoi District. Other dances include Ka Shad Shohkba of Raid Nongkharai, Shad Shutwait and Shad Dongdong, Shad Malangho and Shad Kynjuh Kynthei of Raid Nonglyngdoh. Merriment dances of Ri Bhoi District include Ka shad Lakympong, Lukhmi of Namsha, Thaiang, Nongtung and Tyrso. Tourism in Ri Bhoi District Tourism in Ri Bhoi District means exploring the various lakes, parks and scenic beauty of the region. The popular attractions offered by Ri Bhoi District attract the people from different corners of the country. Some of the renowned tourism attractions of Ri Bhoi District are Umiam Lake, Lum Nehru Park, Dwar Ksuid and Lum Sohpetbneng. Tourism options in this district offers water sports facilities including sailing, water skiing, and water scooter. Topographical features of Ri Bhoi District comprises rough and uneven land surface. This district has poor transport and communication services. |
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Ri Bhoi District