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Which communities are among the major ethnolinguistic groups in Himachal Pradesh?

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Steep, green slopes with dense trees rise on both sides of a narrow valley in Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India, with mist and clouds partially obscuring the peaks. — Himachal Pradesh The valley of the gods, Kullu Valley, central Himachal Pradesh, India.

The population of Himachal Pradesh is characterized by a diverse array of ethnolinguistic groups and social castes. Among the most prominent communities residing in the state are the following:1

Gaddi
Gujari
Kinnauri
Lahuli
Pangwali

Additionally, since Indian independence in 1947, many Punjabi immigrants have established settlements within the state's major towns and cities.1