Comparisons
Meghalaya vs. the other two most closely populated regions in India: Nagaland and Goa
Meghalaya in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Meghalaya rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Meghalaya, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Shillong, Tura and Chibinang. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Shillong peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tura followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chibinang followed a zig-zag trend.
How do development practices in Meghalaya fare in comparison to others in India? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Meghalaya was the 28th-most disconnected out of the 32 regions in India. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in India, street construction in Meghalaya has become more connected. Meghalaya ranked 19th in 1975, 26th in 1976-1990, 28th in 1991-2005 and 28th in 2006-2020.
Meghalaya in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Meghalaya is Chibinang with an SNDi of 15.0, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Jowai with an SNDi of 3.97, which is sprawly. See trends for these cities: Jowai, Chibinang
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Meghalaya rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Meghalaya, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Shillong, Tura and Chibinang. Out of the three cities, Tura and Chibinang do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tura followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Chibinang followed a zig-zag trend.
To date, Meghalaya is the 26th-most disconnected out of the 32 regions in India. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in India, the street network in Meghalaya has become more connected. Meghalaya ranked 19th in 1975, 22nd in 1976-1990, 25th in 1991-2005 and 26th in 2006-2020.