District

Area 

(sq km)

Population (2001)

Head-Quarters

East Garo Hills

2,603

247,555

Williamnagar

East Khasi Hills

2,603

660,994

Shillong

Jaintia Hills

3,819

295,692

Jowai

Ri-Bhoi *

2,448

192,795

Nongpoh

South Garo Hills *

1,850

99,105

Baghmara

West Garo Hills

3,714

515,813

Tura

West Khasi Hills

5,247

294,115

Nongstoin

* Created in June 1992.