Vehicle registration ML Elevation 1,564 m Local time Saturday 7:53 PM | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Climate Cwb Population 11,517 (2001) | |
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Weather 10°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 91% Humidity Colleges and Universities Tirot Sing Memorial College, Mairang Presbyterian Science College | ||
Mairang is a town and a town area committee in West Khasi Hills district in the Indian state of Meghalaya.It is located at about 40 km from the state capital Shillong,and 45 km(approx.) from the district headquarters, Nongstoin along National Highway 44E (Shillong-Nongstoin-Tura).
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Map of Mairang, Meghalaya 793120
Geography
Mairang is located at 25.57°N 91.63°E / 25.57; 91.63. It has an average elevation of 1564 metres (5131 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Mairang had a population of 11,517. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Mairang has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 63%. In Mairang, 22% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Education
Important schools in Mairang are: 1. St. thomas school 2. Mairang presbyterian 3. Khadsawphra higher secondary school
Pavel Barman topped the Meghalaya SSLC exam (MBOSE) in the year 2001 from St. Thomas School. Mairang presbyterian science college and Tirot Sing Memorial college are two of the main institution in the area.