Garo Hills Autonomous District Council

The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council is a regional administrative body in Tura that oversees multiple districts through elected representatives. It operates with specialized departments to address local development and community needs.

The council was established in 1971 as part of India's restructuring of its northeast, creating Meghalaya as a separate state. This founding secured self-governance rights for the Garo community within India's administrative system.

The council embodies Garo identity and reflects local traditions through its daily operations and legal systems. You can observe how traditional customs of the Garo people shape the way governance works here.

The headquarters building in Tura serves as the main administrative center and can be viewed from outside like other public institutions in the city. Visiting during regular business hours gives you the best sense of everyday operations.

The council functions like a regional cabinet with its own executive powers that require approval from higher authorities. This structure makes it an unusual blend of local autonomy and centralized oversight.

Location: Meghalaya

GPS coordinates: 25.93100,90.89600

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:01