Detail Factual Overview

Basic Facts

• Country: India
• Region: Northeastern India
• Capital: Shillong
• Formation Date: January 21, 1972 (carved out from Assam)
• Area: 22,429 sq. km
• Population (2011 Census): Approx. 2.97 million
• Official Language: English
• Other Languages Spoken: Khasi, Garo, Pnar, Hindi, Bengali, Nepali, Assamese