Bhujel language
Bhujel | |
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Bujhyal | |
Region | Tanahu District, Nepal |
Native speakers | 22,000 (2011 census)[1] |
Language family | Sino-Tibetan, and Khaskura
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | byh |
Glottolog | bujh1238 |
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
- ^ Bhujel at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
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