Dungmali
A language of Nepal
| Population | 220 (2001 census). |
| Region | Koshi zone; east Bhojpur District, northeast of the Singtang Lekh, bend of Arun River between its confluence with the Piukhuwa and the first confluence with Piluwa River. |
| Language map |
Eastern Nepal, reference number 29 |
| Alternate names | Arthare, Arthare-Khesang, Dungmali Pûk, Dungmali-Bantawa |
| Dialects | Khesang (Khesange). The term ’Kiranti’ covers about 21 dialects, of which fewer than half are even partially intelligible. 82% cognate with Bantawa but morphology and phonology differ (Winter 1991). |
| Classification | Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Himalayish, Mahakiranti, Kiranti, Eastern |
| Language use | Vigorous. Many also use Bantawa [bap]. |
| Comments | Local names which may not be dialects: Chhinamkhang, Hangbang, Khandung, Pungwai, Roktulung, Tuncha, Waitpang. |
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