Indian State
Meghalaya
Meghalaya · North-Eastern region · IN-ML
Population 2011
29,66,889
Area
22,429 km²
Primary capital
Shillong
Budget 2026-27
₹32,023 Cr
Formed
21 January 1972
General Info
Type
State
ISO code
IN-ML
Vehicle code
ML
Website
meghalaya.gov.inHigh court
Meghalaya High Court
Languages
EnglishKhasiGaro
Representation
Lok Sabha seats
2
ST 2
Rajya Sabha seats
1
Lower house
Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
60 seats
Legislature structure
Unicameral
Current Officeholders
Conrad K. Sangma
Chief Minister of Meghalaya
National People's Party (NPP)
Prestone Tynsong
Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Minister of District Council Affairs, Home (Police), Parliamentary Affairs and Public Works, Meghalaya
National People's Party (NPP)
Sniawbhalang Dhar
Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Minister of Commerce and Industries, Prisons and Correctional Services, Transport and Urban Affairs, Meghalaya
National People's Party (NPP)
Elections
Recent election results
Latest Budget
Meghalaya Budget 2026-27
Total budget
₹32,023 Cr
Net expenditure
₹29,292 Cr
Capital expenditure
₹7,439 Cr
23.2% of total
Fiscal deficit
₹2,672 Cr
3.5% of GSDP
Debt / GSDP
42.0%
₹32,054 Cr outstanding debt
Meghalaya Budget 2026-27 figures are recorded from the latest available PRS state budget analysis. PRS reports net expenditure excluding debt repayment separately where available.
Tourism · calendar year 2024
Tourist visits in Meghalaya
Reported visit events from the State/UT tourism department—not unique visitors. One person or trip can generate more than one visit.
Domestic tourist visits
15,85,535
Domestic rank
#25 of 36
Foreign tourist visits
23,075
Foreign rank
#26 of 36
Centre-state finances
Tax devolution to Meghalaya
Latest dated advance instalment and FY 2026-27 Budget Estimate. The instalment is part of the annual flow, not an additional annual entitlement.
Advance released 1 Aug 2026
₹688 Cr
Share of latest release
0.6%
FC-16 horizontal share
0.6%
FY 2026-27 Budget Estimate
₹9,630.67 Cr
Population
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 29,66,889 | Census 2011 census |
On central government indices
- Fiscal Health IndexNITI Aayog4 / 10 · NE & Himalayan States
- India Justice ReportTata Trusts and partner organisationsIndependent5 / 7 · Small States
- Logistics Ease Across Different StatesDepartment for Promotion of Industry and Internal TradeHigh Performers · North-Eastern States
- Export Preparedness IndexNITI Aayog27 / 36
- States' Startup RankingDepartment for Promotion of Industry and Internal TradeLeaders · Category B
- India Innovation IndexNITI Aayog3 / 10 · NE and Hill States
- SDG India IndexNITI Aayog33 / 36
- National Multidimensional Poverty IndexNITI Aayog34 / 36
- Performance Grading Index 2.0Department of School Education and LiteracyAkanshi-3
- State Energy Efficiency IndexBureau of Energy EfficiencyAspirant
- National Energy Trilemma IndexWorld Energy Council IndiaIndependent25 / 28 · States
- India Electric Mobility IndexNITI AayogAspirant
Sources10
- Wikipedia: Meghalayaen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
- State governments of India: legislature sizesen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
- Election Commission of India - Rajya Sabha seatseci.gov.inPublisher page
- Election Results of Indiaelectionresults.infoPublisher page
- Meghalaya Assembly 2023 turnout sourceold.eci.gov.inPublisher page
- PRS: Meghalaya Budget Analysis 2026-27prsindia.orgPublisher page