Meohang, Western
A language of Nepal
| Population | Ethnic population: 3,000. |
| Region | East, Koshi zone, Sankhuwasabha District, upper Arun Valley west of Arun River. Bala is in Bala village, Sankhuwasabha Panchayat; Bumdemba in Sishuwakhola Panchayat. 2 villages. |
| Language map |
Eastern Nepal, reference number 114 |
| Alternate names | Mewahang, Newahang, Newahang Jimi, Newang, Newange Rai |
| Dialects | Bala (Balali), Bumdemba. Structurally different from Eastern Meohang [emg]. |
| Classification | Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Himalayish, Mahakiranti, Kiranti, Eastern |
| Language use | Used in business, religion. Also use Nepali [nep], Kurung [kle], or Northern Lorung [lbr]. |
| Comments | Agriculturalists; pastoralists. Hindu. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
TOBA, Sueyoshi, author. 1992. Rites of passage: an aspect of Rai culture.
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