Nongmynsong is a
census town
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India
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in
East Khasi Hills district
East Khasi Hills is an administrative district in the state of Meghalaya in India. The district headquarters are located at Shillong. The district occupies an area of 2,748 km2 and has a population of 825,922 (as of 2011). , it is the most ...
in the
India
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state
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of
Meghalaya
Meghalaya (; "the abode of clouds") is a states and union territories of India, state in northeast India. Its capital is Shillong. Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the Assam: the United Khasi Hills an ...
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Demographics
India
census
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Nongmynsong had a population of 11,362. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Nongmynsong 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 Nongmynsong, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Nongmynsong formerly known as LALCHAND BASTI, is situated in Shillong (U/A).
Nongmynsong is easily accessible from Shillong City main hub via multiple modes of transport like taxis and buses en route to
NEIGRIHMS.
Nongmynsong is small and beautiful. Except for the scarcity of water, Nongmynsong is quite photogenic.
References
East Khasi Hills district
Cities and towns in East Khasi Hills district
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