West Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills is a district in the State of Meghalaya in India. It is situated between approximately 25 degrees 10' and 25 degrees 51' N latitude, and between 90 degrees 44' and 91 degrees 49' E longitude. It is bounded on the north-west by Kamrup district of Assam, on the north-east by Ri Bhoi district, on the east by East Khasi Hills district, on the south by Bangladesh, on the west by East Garo and South Garo Hills districts.The district comprises an area of about 5,247 sq.kms which is 23 percent of the total area of the state. Nongstoin, covering an area of about 76.00 Sq. Kms, is the Headquarter of the District. It has a population of 294,115 (as of 2001).
Nongstoin is the District Hqrs, while Mairang and Mawkyrwat are the two civil Sub-Divisions of the district.
History
The Khasi Hills District was divided into two districts, viz the East Khasi Hills District and the West Khasi Hills District on 28th October 1976.Politics
Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 200830 Mairang Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. 1. Umpdem, 2. Dongki - Ingding, 4. Mawkarah, 5. Nongkhlaw, 9. Mawnai, 11. Block Head Quarter Circle, 12. Mairang, 13. Laitdom, 14. Pyndengnongbri and 15. Nongthliew G. S. Circles of Mairang C. D . Block and 2. Mairang (TC)-(Part)- (Excluding N. Bynther, M. Bynther & U. Bynther)
31 Mawthadraishan Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. 1-Kynshi, 2-Myriaw, 3-Nongjlak, 10-Pariong, 11-Mawkyllei, 12-Umkrem, 13-Nongsillong, 14-Lawbyrtun and 15-Nonkasen G.S. Circles of Mawthadraishan C.D. Block, 2. 3. Kynrut, 6. Mawkohmit, 7. Wahrit, 8. Nongum and 10. Bynther G.S. Circles of Mairang C.D. Block and 3. Mairang (TC)-(Part i.e. N.Bynther, M.Bynther & U. Bynther).
32 Nongstoin Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. 1. Nongstoin, 3. Nongrangngoi, 4. Mawthungkper, 7. Mawkadiang, 13. Byrki and 14. Pyndengrei G. S. Circles of Nongstoin C. D. Block, 2. Nongstoin (TC) and 3.6-Tyllang, 7-Mawiaweet, 8-Laitkseh and 9-Marngor G.S Circles of Mawthadraishan C.D. Block.
33 Rambrai Jyrngam Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. 5. Mawlieh, 10. Rambrai, 11. Mawdoh, 12. Mawthir and 15. Kyrshai G. S. Circles of Nongstoin C. D. Block, 2. 4. Kyrdum, 5. Langja, 6. Aradonga, 7. Malanggona and 8. Langdongdai G. S. Circles of Mawshynrut C.D. Block and 3. 4-Nongriat and 5-Mawlangsu G. S. Circles of Mawthadraishan C.D. Block.
34 Mawshynrut Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. 1. Riangdo, 2. Seinduli, 3. Porla, 9. Nongjri, 10. Umsohpieng, 11. Umdang, 12. Shallang, 13. Nong. Shlram, 14. Riang and 15. Riangmaw G.S.Circles of Mawshynrut C.D. Block and 2. 6. Wahlyngdoh, 8. Umthli and 9. Maweit G.S. Circles of Nongstoin C.D. Block.
35 Ranikor Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. Ranikor C.D. Block, 2. 14. Rangthong G. S. Circle of Mawkyrwat C.D. Block and 3. 2. Warsanlyngdoh G.S.Circle of Nongstoin C.D. Block.
36 Mawkyrwat Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1. 1. Mawkyrwat, 2. Mawlangwir, 3. Rangmaw, 4. Jakrem, 5. Photjaud, 6. Mawbri, 7. Pawphlang, 8. Laitlawsnai, 9. Nong.Synrieh, 10. Shngimawlein, 11. Mawthawpdah, 12. Rangblang, 13. Mawsaw and 15. Umdohlun G. S. Circles of Mawkyrwat C.D. Block.