Rangkas

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A language of India

ISO 639-3
rgk
Alternate Names
Canpa, Chyanam, Johari, Kyonam, Saukas, Saukiya Khun, Shaukas
Population

No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,010 (2000). 1,420 all countries.

Location

Uttarakhand, Pithoragarh district, Johar valley, Darchula and Munsyari tahsils, facing Nepal border along Mahakali valley.

Language Status

9 (Dormant).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Western Tibeto-Burman, Bodish, West Himalayish, Almora
Language Use

Shifted to Kumaoni [kfy].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Rangkas
Other Comments

Identity merged with the dominant Kumaoni people. Rangkas sometimes refers to the whole group of Darmiya, Chaudangsi, Byangsi, and the now extinct Johari.