Introduction

Garo Hills or the Land of the Garos (A'chiks) is situated in the westernmost region of Meghalaya State in North East India. Garo Hills is bordered by Assam State in the North and West, Khasi Hills in the East and Bangladesh in the South. Garo Hills has a population of about 11,03,542 as per the 2011 census. The majority of the population consists of the Garo tribals of Meghalaya. Other tribals and communities of Garo Hills are Hajongs, Kochs, Rabhas, Khasis, Bengalis, Nepalis, Marwaris and others. The Garos or the A'chiks are peace-loving, hard-working, God-fearing and friendly people. The Garos can be found from the plains of Assam to the plains of Bangladesh and from the Hills of Garo Hills to as far as the Hills of Arunachal Pradesh. The main occupation of the Garos is farming. But they are also good cultivators, skilled craftsmen and talented artists in various fields. Common languages used in Garo Hills are Garo, English, Hindi, Bengali, and others.

Garo Hills is divided into 5 Districts :
1. West Garo Hills (District HQ is Tura)
2. East Garo Hills (District HQ is Williamnagar)
3. South Garo Hills (District HQ is Baghmara)
4. North Garo Hills (District HQ is Resubelpara ) &
5. South West Garo Hills (District HQ is Ampati).