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Demul
Village in Himachal Pradesh, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Demul is a village in Himachal Pradesh, India.[1] It is located in Lahaul and Spiti district.[2] The taluk is Spiti and pincode 172114.[3] Demul is a remote settlement and situated at an elevation of 14,170 feet.[4]
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Economy and demographics
The village has only a few hundred residents.[5] Most belong to Bodh tribe.[6] They are engaged in agriculture with barley being the main crop.[7][8] Other sources of income include tourism and handicrafts.[9][10]
Climate change
Climate change in recent years has resulted in glaciers retreating in the area, leading to droughts.[10] Falling snow levels have worried villagers about access to water, and also decreased agricultural output.[11] Local NGOs have experimented with dams and artificial glaciers to freeze water before it can flow off the land.[12]
Tourism and commercialization
Demul's inhabitants have benefited from significant development of tourism in recent years.[9][13] However, there are concerns related to commercialization.[14]
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