Ri Bhoi
Ri Bhoi is a district in the State of Meghalaya in India. It lies between North Latitudes 25° 15’ and 26° 15’ and between East Longitudes 91° 45’ and 92° 15’. It geographically comprises parts of the Khasi kingdoms viz parts of Mylliem Syiemship, Khyrim Syiemship, Nongspung Syiemship, Nongkhlaw Syiemship, whole of Nongpoh Sirdarship (erstwhile Nongpoh Syiemship), Myrdon Sirdarship and the erstwhile Nongwah Syiemship.The District is bounded on the North by the Kamrup, Morigoan and Nagoan Districts of Assam , on the East by the Karbi Anglong District of Assam, on the South by East Khasi Hills & West Khasi Hills Districts and on the West by the West Khasi District. Nongpoh is the District headquarter and as well as that of Nongpoh Sirdarship.
Presently, Nongwah Syiemship is one of the missing Khasi States that calls for restoration both administratively and territorially.
Ri Bhoi District contains an area of 2448.00 Sq km excluding the geographical areas under the erstwhile Nongwah Syiemship and other places which fall under the ‘Areas of Differences’ between Assam and Meghalaya.
Total Population of the district as per census 2001 is 192795.
The District consists of three Community and Rural Development Blocks viz, Umsning C & RD Block with its headquarter at Umsning ,Umling C & RD Block with its headquarter at Nongpoh and Jirang C & RD Block with its headquarter at Patharkhmah. Ri Bhoi District has only one Administrative Unit at Patharkhmah.
History
Ri Bhoi District is one of the youngest Districts of Meghalaya which came into existence and assumed the hierarchical status of the District on the 4th June 1992 by upgrading the former Civil Sub-Division. The District was carved out from the erstwhile East Khasi Hills District.Politics
Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 20088 Mawhati Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. 1-Umsiang, 2-Umlaper, 3-Mawhati, 4-Raitong, 5-Mawlyngkhung, 14-Mawlasnai and 15-Tyrso G.S. Circles of Umsning C.D. Block.
9 Nongpoh Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. 1-Umling, 2-Nongpoh, 4-Marngar, 7-Mawlong, 8-Umsawnongbri, 9-Pahamrioh, 11-Umden Circle and 12-Marmain G. S Circles of Umling C. D. Block and 2. Nongpoh (TC) (Part).
10 Jirang Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. Jirang C. D. Block and 2. 10-Nerbong, 13-Killing, 14-Pilangkata and 15-Byrnihat G.S Circles of Umling C.D. Block.
11 Umsning Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. 6-Umsning, 7-Zero Point, 8-Umsawlum and 9-Mawlyndep G.S. Circles of Umsning C. D. Block, 2. 3-Mawtnum, 5-Umdihar and 6-Mawsyntai G.S Circles of Umling C.D. Block and 3. Nongpoh (TC) (Part).
12 Umroi Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. 10-Umiam, 11-Umroi, 12-Bhoilymbong and 13-Kyrdem G.S. Circles of Umsning C.D. Block.