Jispa (elevation 3,200 m or 10,500 ft; population 202)[1]: 81–82 is a village in Lahaul, in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Jispa | |
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  Jispa Location in Himachal Pradesh, India  Jispa Jispa (India) | |
| Coordinates: 32°38′0″N 77°10′0″E / 32.63333°N 77.16667°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,200 m (10,500 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 202 |
| • Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | HP |
| Website | https://hplahaulspiti.nic.in/ |
Geography
Jispa is located 22 km (14 mi) north of Keylong[2][3] and 7 km (4.3 mi) south of Darcha,[4] along the Manali-Leh Highway and the Bhaga river.[3] There are approximately 20 villages between Jispa and Keylong.[5]
Demographics
According to the 2011 census, of the town's 202 residents, 113 were male and 89 were female. One belonged to scheduled castes, and 177 belonged to scheduled tribes. The village had 51 households.[1]
Amenities
The village has a helipad, a post office,[6] and a monastery.[7] Travellers often stop for the night here; the village has a hotel, a mountaineers' hut, and a campground.[2][3][4] Jispa also has a small folk museum.[2]
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