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 People
of Darjeeling
Darjeeling is a home to the people of a different
culture, language, custom and cast. When British first arrived
here for the during 1840 Darjeeling was completely forested
and virtually uninhabited. There was a sizeable number of Lepcha
and Gurkha people and some Bhutias during that time. By 1857
Darjeling had a population of 10,000 people. The population
increased after 1870s with the immigration of Nepali
and followed by Tibetian refugee in 1957.
Because of fast development in Darjeeling,
people from neighboring countries like Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan
and even from Sikkim  and
West Bengal plains started to settle here. The most important
community in Darjeeling is Nepalese, which holds the largest
population. Apart from them the Lepchas, Bhutias, Shepras, Newars
are important communities having their won language, dress,
food and culture. Most of the people of Darjeeling are follower
of Buddhism, which is also known as Lamasim.The Gompa or the
monastery is the pivot of the community life of both the Lepchas
and Bhutias. However, Hinduism is also practiced by a large
number of the Nepalese people. |
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