Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh
Kalpa is a small village in the Sutlej river valley, above Reckong Peo in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, Northern India, in the Indian Himalaya. The region is inhabited by the Kinnauri people and is known for its apple orchards, as apples are a major cash-crop for the region. The local Kinnauri follow a syncretism of Hinduism and Buddhism, and many temples in Kalpa are dedicated to both Hindu and Buddhist gods and goddesses. The average literacy rate of Kalpa is around 83.75%. India's first ever voter, Shyam Saran Negi, also belongs to Kalpa.
Kalpa | |
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Village | |
Kalpa Location in Himachal Pradesh, India Kalpa Kalpa (India) | |
| Coordinates: 31.53°N 78.25°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Kinnaur |
| Government | |
| • Type | democracy |
| Elevation | 2,960 m (9,710 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 172108 |
| Vehicle registration | HP-25 |
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