Ri-Bhoi district
Ri Bhoi (English: /rɪ ˈbɔɪ/) is an administrative district in the state of Meghalaya in India. The district headquarters are located at Nongpoh. The district occupies an area of 2378 km² and has a population of 258,840 (as of 2011). As of 2011 it is the second least populous district of Meghalaya (out of 7), after South Garo Hills.
Ri Bhoi District | |
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Location in Meghalaya | |
| Country | India |
| State | Meghalaya |
| Headquarters | Nongpoh |
| Government | |
| • Vidhan Sabha constituencies | 4 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,378 km2 (918 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 258,840 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 77.22% |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Major highways | NH-40 |
| Website | ribhoi |
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