The word Meghalaya means “the abode of clouds” in Sanskrit. It’s the hilly state in India situated in the north-eastern part. The population of Meghalaya as of 2016 is estimated to be 3,211,474. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,430 square kilometres. Meghalaya was established in 1970. The administrative, Legislative and Judicial Capital of India is Shillong.