Meohang, Eastern
A language of Nepal
| Population | Ethnic population: 3,000. |
| Region | East, Koshi zone, Sankhuwasabha District, upper Arun Valley east of the river. Sunsari in Sunsari District, Bhaludhunga, Bishnupaduka Panchayat; Dibum (Dibung) in Mangtewa Panchayat; Mulgaon-Wangtang in Yaphu Panchayat. |
| Language map |
Eastern Nepal, reference number 34 |
| Alternate names | Mewahang, Newahang, Newahang Jimi, Newang, Newange Rai |
| Dialects | Sunsari, Dibum, Mulgaon-Wangtang. Structurally different from Western Meohang [raf]. |
| Classification | Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Himalayish, Mahakiranti, Kiranti, Eastern |
| Language use | Shifting to Nepali [nep]. Used in business, religion. Also use Nepali, Kulung [kle], or Northern Lorung [lbr]. |
| Comments | Agriculturalists; pastoralists. Hindu. |
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