Kumhali
A language of Nepal
| Population | 6,530 (2001 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 99,389. |
| Region | Lumbini zone, Nawalparasi District, south of the Darai [dry]; small pockets in Arghakhanchi and Palpa districts; Narayani zone, Chitawan District; Gandaki zone, Gorkha District. |
| Language map |
Western Nepal, reference number 53 |
| Alternate names | Kumali, Kumbale, Kumhale, Kumkale |
| Classification | Indo-European, Indo-Iranian, Indo-Aryan, Unclassified |
| Language use | Mainly older adults. Most also use Nepali [nep]. |
| Comments | Kumal recognized as an official nationality. Agriculturalists; pastoralists; fishermen. Hindu, traditional religion. |
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