Bhujel language

Bhujel
Bujhyal
Region	Tanahu District, Nepal
Native speakers	22,000 (2011 census)
Language family	Sino-Tibetan, and Khaskura Chepangic Greater-Magaric Branch Bhujel
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.

Map of the Tanahu District, the only Bhujel language is widely used in Nepal.

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