About Nongpoh

Nongpoh is the administrative centre of Ri-Bhoi district in the state of Meghalaya in India. Nongpoh is located at 2554N 9153E / 25.9N 91.88E / 25.9; 91.88. It has an average elevation of 485metres (1591feet). As of 2001 India census, Nongpoh had a population of 13,165. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Nongpoh has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63%, and female literacy is 59%. In Nongpoh, 21% of the population is under 6 years of age.