Nongmensong is a
census town in
East Khasi Hills district in the
India
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Meghalaya
Meghalaya (, or , meaning "abode of clouds"; from Sanskrit , "cloud" + , "abode") is a state in northeastern India. Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: (a) the United Khasi Hills and J ...
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Nongmensong had a population of 11,362. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Nongmensong has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 64%. In Nongmensong, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Nongmensong formerly known as LALCHAND BASTI, is situated in Shillong (U/A).
Nongmensong is easily accessible from Shillong City main hub via multiple modes of transport like taxis and buses en route to
NEIGRIHMS
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Nongmensong is small and beautiful. Except for the scarcity of water, Nongmensong is quite photogenic.
References
East Khasi Hills district
Cities and towns in East Khasi Hills district
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