Chitlang
Chitlang
चिलं/चिलिम(In Nepal Bhasa) चित्लाङ (In Nepali) | |
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  Chitlang Location within Nepal | |
| Coordinates: 27°39′N 85°10′E / 27.65°N 85.17°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati Pradesh |
| District | Makwanpur District |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 5,830 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Chitlang (Nepali:चित्लाङ, Nepal Bhasa:चिलं/चिलिम]) is a village located in Thaha Municipality of Makwanpur District, Bagmati Pradesh, Nepal.
Geography
Chitlang sits southwest of Kathmandu valley in the Mahabharat range.[1]
The VDC[clarification needed] is bounded by
- North: Dhunibesi Municipality, Chandragiri Municipality
- South: Indrasarobar Rural Municipality
- East: Indrasarobar Rural Municipality, Chandragiri Municipality
- West: Former Bajrabarahi VDC
History
Chitlang VDC is located in the ancient Newar settlement. Inscriptions dating back to the Lichchavi era were found there.[2]
An inscription was found in Toukhel, former Ward 6 of Chitlang VDC, established by king Amshubarma (in sambat 37) (now ward no 10 of Thaha Municipality). According to the inscription, Amshubarma had given the land to shepherds and established a settlement for shepherds in Toukhel, Nhulgaun and Kunchhal of Chitlang.[3] Some historians believe that these people, called Gopalis are the descendants of rulers of the Gopal era.[3]
Chitlang hosts multiple cultures: the Tamang culture is in former ward no. 1. In ward no. 2 Khas (Newar, Tamang and Brahmin) mix culture. In former wards 3, 4, 5, and 6 the Newari culture is found; wards 8, 7 and 9 have a mixed culture.
Attractions
Attractions include "Majhagau" especially (Ashoka chaitya) for Newari people and culture, Swachchhanda Vairav Temple, Satdhaea (sat dhara) vendafarm and organic village resort. A goat cheese factory is present.
Demographics
According to the 2013 census of Nepal, Chitland has an approximate population of 7,680 people.[4] The main ethnic populations are Newar, Tamang, Khas and Brahmins.
Culture
Chitlang has a rich Newar culture. The Chitlang dialect of Nepal Bhasa is spoken almost exclusively in this region.[5] The Balami language is one such language.
See also
References
- ^ DIXIT, KUNDA (23 November 2007). "Seeing neither forests nor trees". Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ "No. 88. Saмvat 45 Kathmandu, Chitlang". indepigr.narod.ru. Retrieved 2020-01-21.
- ^ a b "Nepalfolklore". Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ "National Population of Nepal, 2001" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 March 2009. Retrieved 26 June 2007.
- ^ Ethnologue
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