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Bhujel language

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Bhujel
Bujhyal
RegionTanahu District, Nepal
Native speakers
22,000 (2011 census)[1]
Sino-Tibetan, and Khaskura
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.

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

Geographical distribution

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Bhujel is spoken in the following villages of Nepal (Ethnologue).

Dialects

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Ethnologue lists the following dialects of Bhujel.

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

References

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