Population 5,830 (1991) Neighborhoods Kaltu, Ampudol, Kapu Gaun | Zone Narayani Zone Time zone Nepal Time (UTC+5:45) Local time Sunday 10:58 PM | |
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Chitlang towards organic way of living
Chitlang (Nepali:चित्लाङ, Nepal Bhasa:चिलं/चिलिम])) is a VDC located in Makwanpur District, Narayani Zone, CDR, Nepal.
Contents
- Chitlang towards organic way of living
- Map of Chitlang Nepal
- Natural beauty of chitlang nepal
- Geography
- History
- Demographics
- Culture
- References
Map of Chitlang, Nepal
Natural beauty of chitlang nepal
Geography
Chitlang is located to the south west of Kathmandu valley in mid-hills called Mahabharat range.
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.
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. Some historians believe that these people called Gopalis are the descendants of rulers of the Gopal era. In Chitlang there are different cultures: in ward no 1 there is Tamang culture in ward no. 2 Khas, in ward nos 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 there is the Newari culture; ward nos. 8, 7 and 9 has a mixed culture. There are many visiting places like "Majhagau" specially newari people and culture, Swachhand Vairavr Temple and Satdhaea, and soon Argenacik resort.
Demographics
According to 2013 census of Nepal, there were 2013 houses in Chitlang and 7680 people. The main ethnic populations are Newar, Tamang, Khas,[Bahun]etc.
Culture
Chitlang has a rich Newar culture. The Chitlang dialect of Nepal Bhasa is spoken almost exclusively in this region. The Balami language is one such language.