Development Blocks in East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
East Khasi Hills District is divided into 11 Development Blocks, comprising a total of 1,071 villages. Each Development Block is administered by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and serves as a unit for rural development and the implementation of government schemes.
Development Blocks and subdivisions serve different administrative purposes within the district. Development Blocks focus on rural development, while subdivisions primarily handle revenue administration and land records.
List of Development Blocks in East Khasi Hills District
The following is the complete list of Development Blocks in East Khasi Hills District, along with the number of villages covered by each block.
| Sl. No. | Development Block | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khadarshnong-Laitkroh | 101 |
| 2 | Mawkynrew | 72 |
| 3 | Mawlai | 25 |
| 4 | Mawpat | 33 |
| 5 | Mawphlang | 120 |
| 6 | Mawryngkneng | 68 |
| 7 | Mawsynram | 150 |
| 8 | Mylliem | 58 |
| 9 | Pynursla | 156 |
| 10 | Shella Bholaganj | 152 |
| 11 | Sohiong | 136 |