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