Bhujel language

Chepangic language spoken in Nepal
Bhujel
Bujhyal
RegionTanahu District, Nepal
Native speakers
22,000 (2011 census)[1]
Language family
Sino-Tibetan, and Khaskura
  • Chepangic Greater-Magaric Branch
    • Bhujel
Language codes
ISO 639-3byh
Glottologbujh1238

Bhujel, also called Bujhyal, is a Chepangic language of Greater Magaric Branch spoken in central Nepal. It is a semi-tonal language, employing a complex array of affixes. It is believed that their original homeland was Nisi-Buji area of Baglung. In addition, Bhujel term is also the clan name of various ethnic groups including Brahmin, Chhetri & Magar. Bhujel people normally are with Mongoloid features rather than with Caucasoid features. Due to the social structure & social development, This term has been the identity of many other ethnic people too.

Geographical distribution

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

Ethnologue lists the following dialects of Bhujel.

  • Kulmun
  • Arthumpka
  • Andimul
  • Baniyatar
  • Beltar
  • Dhodeni
  • Chanaute

References

  1. ^ Bhujel at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
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