Chaudangsi
A language of India
| Population | 1,830 in India (2000). No monolinguals. Population total all countries: 3,030. |
| Region | Uttaranchal, Pithoragarh District, Darchula and Munsyari tahsils, Chaudangs Patti, Kali River west bank facing the Nepal border along Mahakali Valley. Villages include Panggu, Rongto, Rimzhim, Waiku, Monggong, Chilla, Song, Sosa, Sirdang, Sirkha, Rung, Zipti, Gala, Tangkul, SyangKhola. Also in Nepal. |
| Alternate names | Bangba Lo, Bangbani, Chanpa Lo, Chaudans Lo, Saukas, Shaukas, Tsaudangsi |
| Dialects | Related to Rangkas [rgk], Darmiya [drd], Byangsi [bee]. |
| Classification | Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Himalayish, Tibeto-Kanauri, Western Himalayish, Almora |
| Language use | Used mainly in the home, community. Negative language attitude. Many also use Kumaoni [kfy] and Hindi. Some also use Tibetan [bod] or Nepali [nep]. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Hindi used for written communication. Grammar. |
| Comments | Hindu mixed with traditional religion. |
Also spoken in:
Nepal
| Language name | Chaudangsi |
| Population | 1,200 in Nepal (2000). |
| Region | Mahakali zone, Darchula District, Chaudas Valley. 10 villages. |
| Language map |
Western Nepal, reference number 16 |
| Alternate names | Bangba Lwo, Sauka, Shauka, Tsaudangsi |
| Comments | May only be in India (Bradley 1997:14). Buddhist. |
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