Koi
A language of Nepal
| Population | 2,640 (2001 census), decreasing. |
| Region | Sagarmatha zone, northeast Khotang District, Sungdel Panchayat near Rawakhola headwaters. 2 villages. |
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Eastern Nepal, reference number 51 |
| Alternate names | Kohi, Koi Bo’o, Koyi, Koyu, Koyu Bo’ |
| Dialects | Sungdel, Behere. Most similar to Dumi [dus] and Khaling [klr]. |
| Classification | Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Himalayish, Mahakiranti, Kiranti, Western |
| Language use | Home, community. Also use Nepali [nep]. |
| Comments | Some people called ‘Koi’ who live scattered in other language areas speak only Nepali. Agriculturalists. Traditional religion. |
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