Chitlang

Chitlang
Chitlang
—  Village development committee  —
Map of the Chitlang
Chitlang is located in Nepal
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.

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Geography

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

The VDC is bounded by-

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.

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References



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