Malana, Himachal Pradesh
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Malana is an ancient Indian village in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The only village in the Malana Nala, a side valley of the Parvati Valley northeast of the Kullu Valley, it is isolated from the rest of the world. The peaks of Chanderkhani and Deo Tibba shadow the village. It is situated on a remote plateau by the torrential Malana river, at a height of 2,652 metres (8,701 ft) above sea level. Malana has its own lifestyle and social structure, and people are strict in following their customs. Malana has been the subject of various documentaries, including Malana: Globalization of a Himalayan Village.[2] and Malana, A Lost Identity.[3] The existing speakers of the autochthonous language Kanashi, the traditional language of the inhabitants of Malana, number approximately 1700. According to the 1961 census, the language speakers were then 563, but today the population of Malana is at least three times as large as 40 years ago.[4] The most common route to the village is by taxi or bus from Jhari. Roads to Malana Village trekking gate are developed.
Malana | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 32°03′46″N 77°15′38″E | |
Country | India |
State | Himachal Pradesh |
Population (July 2017[1]) | |
• Total | 4,700 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |