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West Garo Hills district, Administrative district in Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India.

The district extends across 3,614 square kilometers of land with mountain ranges, including the Tura Range reaching heights of 1,412 meters at Nokrek Peak.

The region transformed into an independent district in October 1976 when the original Garo Hills district divided into western and eastern administrative territories.

The population includes Garo people following matrilineal traditions, along with Hajongs, Rabhas, Koches, Rajbansis, Meches, Kacharis, and other indigenous groups.

The district contains 1,209 villages distributed across 4 subdivisions and 8 administrative blocks, with essential services including 5 hospitals and 17 schools.

Three mountain ranges define the landscape: the Tura Range extends 50 kilometers east to west, while Arbella Peak reaches 999 meters and Ranggira Peak rises 673 meters.

Location: Meghalaya

Inception: October 22, 1976

Capital city: Tura

Shares border with: Dhubri district, South West Garo Hills district, North Garo Hills district, East Garo Hills district, South Garo Hills district

Website: http://westgarohills.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 25.51670,90.21670

Latest update: March 20, 2025 11:59

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