South West Khasi Hills

City in Meghalaya, India

Overview

South West Khasi Hills is a tranquil and lush district in the state of Meghalaya, famed for its rolling hills, friendly Khasi communities, and hidden natural wonders. The area offers an authentic blend of culture and nature, with villages set among forests and waterfalls waiting to be explored.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Meghalaya
Population
110,152
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
25.32°, 91.29°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$352
Local Cost
$183
Local Income
$150
Cashless
30
English
50
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
13.2°C
Record High
31.3°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
3048 mm
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.
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: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.