Nongstoin

Nongstoin Nongstiiñ
city
Nongstoin Location in Meghalaya, India
Coordinates:
Country	India
State	Meghalaya
District	West Khasi Hills
Elevation	1,409 m (4,623 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	28,742
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration	ML 06

Nongstoin (IPA: ˈnɒŋˌstɔɪn) is the headquarters of West Khasi Hills district in the state of Meghalaya in India.

Geography

Nongstoin is located at . It has an average elevation of 1409 metres (4622 feet).e

The Langshiang Falls is located 24 kilometres (15 mi) from Nongstoin.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Nongstoin had a population of 22,003. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Nongstoin has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 66%. In Nongstoin, 23% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Culture

In January 2006, Pope Benedict XVI erected a diocese in Nongstoin, covering the West Khasi Hills district. The Franciscan Missionary Brothers of the Catholic Church run a College and a School at Siejlieh, Nongstoin

Place of Interest

• Nongkhnum River Island and Beach
  • Weinia Falls
  • Shadthum Falls
  • Riatsohkhe Falls
• Langshiang Falls, Wei Spi Falls, Shad Chong Falls
• Mawthadraishan Peak and Lakes
• Pamphyrnai Lake
• Umyiap Paddy Field
• Rambrai, Urkhli, Mawlangsu.
• Punglieh, Syllei Iawkhein
• Wahriat Falls
• Nongstoin Bye Pass
• Kynroh
• Rwiang river, Wahblei river

References

• http://www.nongstoin.net