Since

1976

Williamnagar

Formerly known as Simsanggre

Williamnagar was christened after Captain Williamson A. Sangma, the first Chief Minister of the State of Meghalaya. It is 244 km from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.

East Garo Hills
In 1976, Williamnagar was designed and developed as the administrative centre of the newly established East Garo Hills District.
Serene Beauty
Williamnagar is situated on the banks of the Simsang River, which is the longest river in the Garo Hills. The town is a plain region surrounded by hills and forests.
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Why Visit!

Few Reasons why You should visit Williamnagar!

Williamnagar is the only planned town in Meghalaya, it's a small and quiet town with many parts untouched.

Experience Traditional stay in the Nok Achik

Feed the fishes in the Fish Sanctuaries

Swim in the many natural swimming pools

3

C&RD Blocks

492

Villages

1517

sq km area

1,45,798

Census (2011)

Places of Interest

Here is a short list of a few places of interest in Williamnagar

Fish Sanctuaries

Warimagre Fish Sanctuary, Bansamgre Fish Sanctuary and Nengmandalgre Fish Sanctuary.

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Pa Togan N Sangma Memorial Park

The Pa Togan N Sangma Memorial Park is a small park with the statue of the legendary freedom fighter Pa Togan N Sangma.

Lakes/Wari

Memo Lake, Soil Lake, Mrik Wari, Tasek Wari and Chidambong Wari are the various lakes in East Garo Hills.

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Places of accommodation

Find a place to stay for your visit

Alda Nok Resort
Guest House Rs. 1000/night
Bandalsal Resort
Official Stay
Blocks under East Garo Hills

Three (3) C&RD Blocks:

Songsak C&RD Block

Dambo Rongjeng C&RD Block

Samanda C&RD Block

Few Facts

Area: 1,517.00 sq. kms.

Villages: 492 Villages

Population (2011):
Total - 1,45,798
Male - 74,352
Female - 71,446

Languages Spoken:
Garo, Hindi, English

Market Days

Williamnagar Weekly Market - Saturday

07:00 am - 05:00 pm

Samanda Block Weekly Market- Monday

07:00 am - 5:00 pm

Songsak Block Weekly Market - Tuesday

07:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rongjeng Block Weekly Market - Saturday

07:00 am - 5:00 pm
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