Living in Shella
Shella is a large place in Meghalaya, India, home to 54,039 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 1%, #17 of 3,608), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 2%, #40 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 9%, #309 of 3,608).
Residents54,039
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport33 km (Osmany International)
Nearest city of 100k+39 km
Within 30 km54,000 people
Terrain around itabout 310 m, height range 1,040 m
Main railway line18.7 km
Border with Bangladesh5 km
Distance to New Delhi1,481 km
Within 10 km54,039 people
Winter daylight10 h 34 min, sunset 12:09
See Shella on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Shella
- The border with Bangladesh is 5 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 34 min and sets around 12:09; in late June it sets around 14:46.
How Shella ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Meghalaya | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #1,899 of 3,335 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Low-income household | 39 | #2,909 of 3,608 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #2,275 of 3,335 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #2,239 of 3,335 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #2,875 of 3,335 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #2,509 of 3,335 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #894 of 3,608 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | 12 | #2,500 of 2,738 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Young professional | 15 | #2,347 of 2,471 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 72 | #1,071 of 3,608 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Commuter | 30 | #2,463 of 2,549 | #5 of 7 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #2,624 of 3,335 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #2,404 of 3,608 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 26 | #2,624 of 3,608 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #2,258 of 3,335 | #5 of 6 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 66 | #1,467 of 3,608 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 80 | #17 of 3,608 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 66 | #40 of 3,608 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #1,751 of 3,608 | #7 of 12 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #2,162 of 3,608 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 40 | #1,938 of 3,608 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #309 of 3,608 | #8 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 30 | #2,720 of 3,608 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | 24 | #2,367 of 2,738 | #5 of 7 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Shillong 50 km
- Nongthymmai 51 km
- Laitumkhrah 51 km
- Nongstoin 53 km
- Mawlai-Mawïong 55 km
- Jowai 62 km
- Karīmganj 80 km
- Nongpoh 84 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.