Mairang

Mairang
city
Mairang is located in Meghalaya
Mairang
Mairang
Location in Meghalaya, India
Mairang is located in India
Mairang
Mairang
Mairang (India)
Coordinates: 25°33′42.698″N 91°38′5.728″E / 25.56186056°N 91.63492444°E / 25.56186056; 91.63492444
Country India
StateMeghalaya
DistrictEastern West Khasi Hills
Elevation
1,564 m (5,131 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
11,517
Languages
 • RegionalMaram, Khasi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
793120
Vehicle registrationML
ClimateCwb

Mairang is the headquarters of Eastern West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India. It is located at about 40 km from the state capital Shillong: and 45 km (approx.) from Nongstoin along National Highway 106.

Geography

Mairang is located at 25°34′N 91°38′E / 25.57°N 91.63°E / 25.57; 91.63. It has an average elevation of 1564 metres (5131 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Mairang had a population of 11,517. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Mairang has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 63%. In Mairang, 22% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

Khadsawphra College & Higher Secondary, Mairang Presbyterian Science College, and Tirot Sing Memorial College are three institutions of higher education in Mairang.

Mairang, Meghalaya

See also

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mairang
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  3. ↑ "Facts about Meghalaya's new district – Eastern West Khasi Hills". Hub News. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2026.