Little India, Ipoh
Little India is a neighborhood in the city of Ipoh, Malaysia. Home to a large Indian population, it is famous for its Malaysian Indian cuisine, and serves as the main commercial and cultural center for Indians in Ipoh City.
Little India Ipoh லிட்டில் இந்தியா,ஈப்போ | |
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ethnic enclave | |
 Little India,Ipoh | |
  Location within Malaysia | |
| Coordinates: 4°21′36″N 101°24′00″E | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Perak |
| City | Ipoh |
| Government | |
| • Local Authority | City Hall Of Ipoh |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
Background
Several years ago, Little India was a hub for early immigrants and merchants from India, who congregated to create thriving businesses. At the time, tin was emerging as an important resource to industry in the Kinta Valley. The majority of early immigrants were of Nattukkotai Chettiar descent from South India, with a large number also from the Punjab region in the northern part of the country. The population of Little India has grown to be 65% Indian and 35% Chinese.[1]
Every year the Deepavali Carnival is held by local traders.
Location
Little India stretches from Jalan Sultan Yussuf to Jalan Lahat.[2]
See also
- Brickfields
- Little India, Penang
- Little India, Malacca
- Paya Besar (Kulim Little India)
- Little India, Singapore
