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Geography
The state of Meghalaya is bounded on the north by Goalpara, Kamrup, Nagoan and Karbi Anglong districts of Assam State, and on the east by the Districts of Cachar and North Cachar Hills, also of the State of Assam. On the south and west is Bangladesh. Meghalaya lies between 20.1 ‘N and 26.5 latitude and 85.49 ‘E and 92.52 "E longitude.
Administration
Meghalaya "the abode of clouds", was inaugurated as an autonomous state on April 2, 1970 and declared a full-fledged State on January 21, 1972. The total area of the State is 22,429 square kilometer. The State is now divided into seven administrative districts. They are (1) Jaintia Hills District, created on February 22, 1972. (2) East Garo Hills District and (3) West Garo Hills District created on October 22, 1976. (4) East Khasi Hills District and (5) West Khasi Hills District created on October 28,1976. (6) Ri Bhoi District created on June 4, 1992 and (7) South Garo Hills District created on June 18, 1992. They are predominantly inhabited by the Khasis, the Jaintias and the Garos. These tribal communities are the descendents of very ancient people having distinctive traits and ethnic origins. Meghalaya’s capital, Shillong and also the district headquarters of East Khasi Hills District is situated at an altitude of 1,496 meters above sea level. The capital city has a bracing climate throughout the year. This city has been the seat of Government since the consolidation of the British administration in this part of India, over a century ago. It has 60 seats of legislative assembly. The state is represented in the Lok Sabha by two members and one member in the Rajya Sabha.
Demography
The population of Meghalaya is 2.32 according to 2001 census and is scattered over 7 districts 39 blocks and 6026 villages. The State has the density of 103 persons per sq. km. As against decadal growth rate of 21.54% at the national level, the population of the State has grown by 30.65% over the period 1991-2001. The sex ratio of Meghalaya at 972 females to 1000 males is higher than the national average of 933. Female literacy of the State rose to 60.41% from 44.85% in 1991.
State Capital
Meghalaya’s capital, Shillong and also the district headquarters of East Khasi Hills District is situated at an altitude of 1,496 meters above sea level. The capital city has a bracing climate throughout the year. This city has been the seat of Government since the consolidation of the British administration in this part of India, over a century ago. It is also known as ‘the Scotland of the East’.
The city is one of the few hill stations with motorable roads all round. Shillong has its own charm, different from other hill stations, and presents a natural scenic beauty with waterfalls, brooks, pine grooves and gardens. The place, the people, the flora and fauna and the climate all combine to make Shillong an ideal resort throughout the year. Shillong offers arrangements for tourists with good hotel accommodation, facilities for sports, fishing and hiking.
Shillong is also the headquarters of the North Eastern Council, the Eastern Air Command, the Assam Rifle, the Assam Regimental Centre and 101 Comm. Zone. Here, there is the North Eastern Hill University and the official residence of the Governor of Meghalaya. A bench of the Guwahati High Court has been set up in Shillong.
HEALTH INDICATORS OF MEGHALAYA
The Total Fertility Rate of the State is NA. The Infant Mortality Rate is 58 and Maternal Mortality Ratio is NA (SRS 2004 - 2006). The Sex Ratio in the State is 972 (as compared to 933 for the country). Comparative figures of major health and demographic indicators are as follows:
Table I: Demographic, Socio-economic and Health profile of Meghalaya State as compared to India figures
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S. No. |
Item |
Meghalaya |
India |
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1 |
Total population (Census 2001) (in million) |
2.32 |
1028.61 |
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2 |
Decadal Growth (Census 2001) (%) |
30.65 |
21.54 |
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3 |
Crude Birth Rate (SRS 2008) |
25.2 |
22.8 |
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4 |
Crude Death Rate (SRS 2008) |
7.9 |
7.4 |
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5 |
Total Fertility Rate (SRS 2008) |
NA |
2.6 |
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6 |
Infant Mortality Rate (SRS 2008) |
58 |
53 |
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7 |
Maternal Mortality Ratio (SRS 2004 - 2006) |
NA |
254 |
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8 |
Sex Ratio (Census 2001) |
972 |
933 |
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9 |
Population below Poverty line (%) |
33.87 |
26.10 |
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10 |
Schedule Caste population (in million) |
0.01 |
166.64 |
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11 |
Schedule Tribe population (in million) |
1.99 |
84.33 |
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12 |
Female Literacy Rate (Census 2001) (%) |
59.6 |
53.7 |
Table II: Health Infrastructure of Meghalaya
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Item |
Required |
In Position |
Shortfall |
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Sub-centre |
597 |
401 |
196 |
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Primary Health Centre |
90 |
103 |
- |
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Community Health Centre |
22 |
26 |
- |
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Multipurpose Worker (Female)/ANM |
504 |
608 |
- |
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Health Worker (Male)/MPW(M) |
401 |
273 |
128 |
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Health Assistants(Female)/LHV |
103 |
75 |
28 |
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Health Assistants(Male) |
103 |
87 |
16 |
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Doctor at PHCs |
103 |
106 |
- |
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Surgeons |
26 |
1 |
25 |
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Obstetricians & Gynaecologists |
26 |
0 |
26 |
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Physicians |
26 |
1 |
25 |
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Paediatricians |
26 |
0 |
26 |
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Total specialists at CHCs |
104 |
2 |
102 |
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Radiographers |
26 |
25 |
1 |
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Pharmacist |
129 |
113 |
16 |
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Laboratory Technicians |
129 |
130 |
- |
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Nurse Midwife |
285 |
174 |
111 |
(Source: RHS Bulletin, March 2008, M/O Health & F.W., GOI)
The other Health Institution in the State are detailed as under:
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Health Institution |
Number |
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Medical College |
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District Hospitals |
5 |
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Referral Hospitals |
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City Family Welfare Centre |
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Rural Dispensaries |
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Ayurvedic Hospitals |
1 |
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Ayurvedic Dispensaries |
12 |
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Unani Hospitals |
- |
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Unani Dispensaries |
- |
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Homeopathic Hospitals |
7 |
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Homeopathic Dispensary |
10 |
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Principal Secy |
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Sh. K. W. Marbaniang |
Tel: +91-364-2504797 Email: kmarb2007@yahoo.com
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Mission Director |
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Sh. D. P. Wahlang |
Telefax: +91-364-2226978 Email: dwahlang@yahoo.com, md-meg-nrhm@nic.in
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Regional Director |
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Dr. M. Palit, |
Tel./Fax (Off): +91-364-2226843 |
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State Immunisation Officer |
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Dr. M. Ghosh, |
Telefax; +91-364-2228493 |
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State IEC Officers |
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Dr. M. Ghosh, |
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Dr. (Mrs.) M. Chen, Third Sect Bldg., Govt. of Meghalaya, Shillong |
Tel. +91-364-2228439 |
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State RCH Officers |
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Dr. R. H. Pariat |
TeleFax: +91-364-2506244
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Disease Control Programs |
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1. NPCB (National Programme for Control of Blindness) |
Dr. A. K. Dass Office of the Advisor Ophthalmology cum Member Secretary, Meghalaya, Blindness Control Society, Upland Road, Laithmkhrah Manor House, Shillong - 793 003, Meghalaya Telefax: +91-364-2220828, +91-364-2500591
Fax. +91-364-2227705 Mob: +91-9436721117 Email : ashimd1@sancharnet.in |
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2. NLEP (National Leprosy Eradication Programme) |
Dr. (Mrs.) A. Laloo State Leprosy Officer, Directorate of Health Services, 3rd Secretariat Building, Lower Lachumiere, Shillong- 793 001, Meghalaya Tel. Off. +91-364-2228412, +91-364-2228493, +91-364-2224354 (DHS) Fax: +91-364-2225709, +91-364-2503019 Email: rdirhfw@yahoo.co.in |
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3. RNTCP (Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme) |
Dr. A. S. Kynjing State TB Officer, C/O. Reid Provincial Chest Hospital Compound, Jhalupara, Shillong-793002 +91-364-2546005(Telefax), +91-9863080793, Email. stomg@rntcp.org |
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4. IDSP (Integrated Disease Survlliance Programme) |
Dr. A. Kabir State Nodal Officer Tel. Off. +91-364-2224354, Fax. +91-364-2503019, Resi. +91-364-2504279 Email. meghalaya2002@yahoo.com |
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5. NVBDCP (National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme) |
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