Bhujel language
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| Bhujel | |
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| Bujhyal | |
| Region | Tanahu District, Nepal |
Native speakers | 22,000 (2011 census)[1] |
Sino-Tibetan
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | byh |
| Glottolog | bujh1238 |
Bhujel, also called Bujhyal, is a Chepangic language spoken in central Nepal. It is a semi-tonal language, employing a complex array of affixes.
Geographical distribution[edit]
Bhujel is spoken in the following villages of Nepal (Ethnologue).
- Tanahun District, Gandaki Zone: Kulmun, Arthumpka, Andimul, and Baniyatar
- Gorkha District, Gandaki Zone: Beltar
- Nawalparasi District, Lumbini Zone: Dhodeni
- Chitwan District, Narayani Zone: Chanaute
Dialects[edit]
Ethnologue lists the following dialects of Bhujel.
- Kulmun
- Arthumpka
- Andimul
- Baniyatar
- Beltar
- Dhodeni
- Chanaute
References[edit]
- ^ Bhujel at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
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