गूगलमा छन्त्याल खोज्दा

1. Who are the Chhantyals?
Chantyals are one of the indigenous ethnic groups of Nepal of the Himalayan and hilly regions of Nepal.
2. How was this tribe named?
Chhantyals belong to the clan group of Thakuri. They used to drink alcohol and eat food while resting the fatigue from mine digging, which was against their tradition. So they snaped (chhinale) their worn scare thread. Therefore, this tribe was named " Chhantyal" from the word "Chhinale ".
3. Where do they live ?
Chhantyals have settled down in Gurjakhani, Malampurkhani, Kuine and Chourkhani of Myagdi district. Also they live in Narjakhani, Bongakhani, Khungakhani, Ghosakhani and Ghaikhet of Baglung district. As the population increased, they immigrated to Gulmi, Rukum, Jumla, Kathmandu, Parbat, Mustang and several other districts.
4. What is the population of this tribe?
In accordance to the census of 2058 B.S., the total population of this tribe is 9,814. However, the population has been 12,500 according to the internal data collection of the Central Office in the same year.
5. What is the percentage of the literacy rate?
According to the National Census of 2058 B.S., 34% people of this tribe are literate. However, internal data shows 45 %.
6. How do Chhantyals look like?
They have Mongolian appearance with round face, a bit shorter nose, and black eyes and of short stature.
7. Which language do they speak?
They speak their own "Kham" language. It is similar to the Gurung Language in some extent.
8. How is their clan group divided?
Chhantyals are divided in many clan groups. They are: Gahraba, Thathabja, Bhalanja, Jhinraja, Ghyapchan, Khadka, Gharti, Purane, Budhathoki, Patlange and Dandamore.
9. What are the festivals celebrated around the year?
Chhantyals have their own feasts and festivals. Madhya Kanwausaun (Shrawan 1st) and Chharamheng (Magh 1st)
10. What religion do they follow?
They follow Buddhism.
11. What are the traditional customs?
They have many traditional customs and usages of their own. After the birth of a new decendent, birth celebrations (Nwarani, Pasni, Chhaiti) have been organized. When the eldest son is given a birth in a family, a congratulation ceremony is held. The religious activities like "Chudarmarma", "Chhewar", "Pachani" are carried out in odd number of months and years from the birth. As in Thakali and Gurungs, Chhyantyals have practice of arrange marriage with their cousin. When someone dies, a purification celebration is held on the 13th day. Religious activities are done by son-in-laws on that day.
12. What is the occupation?
The main occupation of them is agriculture. However, some people go to foreign countries for job opportunities.

{माथि दिइएका छ्न्त्यालको बारेमा "सिङ्गे" छुटाएको छ ।यस्ता गल्ती खोजेर सुचना दिनु छन्त्यालहरुको कर्तब्य हो कि ?}