Nongstoin
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| Coordinates | 25°31′N 91°16′E / 25.52°N 91.27°ECoordinates: 25°31′N 91°16′E / 25.52°N 91.27°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Meghalaya |
| District(s) | West Khasi Hills |
| Population | 22,003 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 1,409 metres (4,623 ft) |
Nongstoin is the headquarters of West Khasi Hills district in the state of Meghalaya in India.
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[edit] Geography
Nongstoin is located at 25°31′N 91°16′E / 25.52°N 91.27°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 1409 metres (4622 feet).
The Langshiang Falls is located 24 kilometres (15 mi) from Nongstoin.[2]
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Nongstoin had a population of 22,003. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Nongstoin has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 66%. In Nongstoin, 23% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Culture
In January 2006, Pope Benedict XVI erected a diocese in Nongstoin, covering the West Khasi Hills district. The Franciscan Missionary Brothers of the Catholic Church run a College and a School at Siejlieh, Nongstoin
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Nongstoin
- ^ "Langshiang Falls". india9. http://www.india9.com/i9show/-Meghalaya/Langshiang-Falls-44329.htm. Retrieved 2010-06-20.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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