Chitlang

Chitlang
—  Village development committee  —
Map of the Chitlang
Chitlang Location within Nepal
Coordinates: 27°39′N 85°10′E / 27.65°N 85.17°E / 27.65; 85.17Coordinates: 27°39′N 85°10′E / 27.65°N 85.17°E / 27.65; 85.17
Country	Nepal
Zone	Narayani Zone
District	Makwanpur District
Population (1991)
- Total	5,830
Time zone	Nepal Time (UTC+5:45)

Chitlang (Nepal Bhasa:चित्लाङ) is a VDC located in Makwanpur District, Narayani Zone, CDR, Nepal.

Geography

Chitlang is located to the south west of Kathmandu valley in mid-hills called Mahabharat range.^[1]

The VDC is bounded by-

• North : Naubise VDC, Thankot VDC, Mahadevsthan VDC
• South : Markhu VDC
• East : Fakhel VDC, Matatirtha VDC
• West : Bajrabarahi VDC

History

Chitlang VDC is located in ancient Newar settlement. Inscriptions dating back to Lichchavi era have been found in this place.^[2]

An inscription was found in Toukhel, Ward 6 of Chitlang VDC, established by king Amshubarma (in sambat 37). According to the inscription, Amshubarma had given the land to shepherds and established a settlement for shepherds in Toukhel, Nhulgaun, Kunchhal etc. of Chitlang.^[3] Some historians believe that these people called Gopalis are the descendants of rulers of Gopal era.^[3]

Demographics

According to 2001 census of Nepal, there were 1170 houses in Chitlang and 5830 people.^[4] The main ethnic population are Newar, Tamang, Khas etc.

Culture

Chitlang has a rich Newar culture. The Chitlang dialect of Nepal Bhasa is spoken almost exclusively in this region.^[5] One of such language is Balami language.

See also

• Makwanpur District
• Narayani Zone
• Nepal

References

1. ^ [1]
2. ^ Lichchavi inscription in Chitlang
3. ^ ^{a b} Nepalfolklore
4. ^ "National Population of Nepal, 2001". http://www.cbs.gov.np/Population/National%20Report%202001/VDC.pdf. Retrieved 26 June 2007. 
5. ^ Ethnologue