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  Mairang Location in Meghalaya, India Show map of Meghalaya Mairang Mairang (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates:25°34′N91°38′E / 25.57°N 91.63°E /25.57; 91.63 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Meghalaya |
| District | Eastern West Khasi Hills |
| Elevation | 1,564 m (5,131 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 11,517 |
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| • Regional | Maram,Khasi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | ML |
| Climate | Cwb |
Mairang is the headquarters ofEastern West Khasi Hills district ofMeghalaya, India. It is located at about 40 km from the state capitalShillong, and 45 km (approx.) fromNongstoin alongNational Highway 106.
Mairang is located at25°34′N91°38′E / 25.57°N 91.63°E /25.57; 91.63.[1] It has an average elevation of 1564 metres (5131 feet).
As of 2001[update] Indiacensus,[2] Mairang had a population of 11,517. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Mairang has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 63%. In Mairang, 22% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Khadsawphra College & Higher Secondary, Mairang Presbyterian Science College, andTirot Sing Memorial College are three institutions of higher education in Mairang.
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