Rangkas
An extinct language of India
| Population | No known speakers. Ethnic population: 1,014 in India, 1,421 all countries (2000). |
| Region | Uttarakhand, Pithoragarh District, Johar Valley, Darchula and Munsyari tahsils, facing Nepal border along Mahakali Valley. |
| Alternate names | Canpa, Chyanam, Johari, Kyonam, Saukas, Saukiya Khun, Shaukas |
| Classification | Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Himalayish, Tibeto-Kanauri, Western Himalayish, Almora |
| Comments | Rangkas people have merged their identity with the dominant Kumaoni people and the language has been replaced by Kumaoni. Rangkas sometimes refers to the whole group of Darmiya, Chaudangsi, Byangsi, and the now extinct Johari. |
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