East Jaintia Hills

City in Meghalaya, India

Overview

East Jaintia Hills is a picturesque district in Meghalaya renowned for its rolling hills, waterfalls, and lively local culture. The region remains off the beaten path for most tourists, offering an authentic experience of rural Northeast India. Its small towns and villages are gateways to natural wonders and traditional lifestyles.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Meghalaya
Population
122,436
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
25.36°, 92.37°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$465
Local Cost
$240
Local Income
$120
Cashless
40
English
50
Temperature
20.0°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
13.8°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
1.9°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2332 mm
Internet Speed
10 Mbps
Upload
50 Mbps
Latency
62 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.