West Jaintia Hills district, Administrative district in Meghalaya, India
The West Jaintia Hills district spans 1693 square kilometers across three development blocks: Amlarem, Laskein, and Thadlaskein, with Jowai as its administrative center.
The district emerged on July 31, 2012, when the original Jaintia Hills district split into two separate administrative regions: East and West Jaintia Hills.
The population consists of 94 percent tribal communities who speak Pnar and War languages, maintaining their traditional practices through local festivals and ceremonies.
The district connects to other regions via National Highways 40 and 44, with multiple banks, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities concentrated in Jowai.
The region produces Lakadong Turmeric, which contains up to 9 percent curcumin content, three times higher than standard turmeric varieties.
Location: Meghalaya
Inception: July 31, 2012
Capital city: Jowai
Shares border with: East Jaintia Hills district, East Khasi Hills district, Ri-Bhoi district
Website: http://westjaintiahills.gov.in
GPS coordinates: 25.45000,92.20000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:40
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