Bhujel language

Bhujel, also called Bujhyal, is a Chepangic language of Greater Magaric Branch spoken in central Nepal. It is a semi-tonal language, employing a complex array of affixes. It is believed that their original homeland was Nisi-Buji area of Baglung. In addition, Bhujel term is also the clan name of various ethnic groups including Brahmin, Chhetri & Magar. Bhujel people normally are with Mongoloid features rather than with Caucasoid features. Due to the social structure & social development, This term has been the identity of many other ethnic people too.

Bhujel
Bujhyal
Region	Tanahu District, Nepal
Native speakers	22,000 (2011 census)
Language family	Sino-Tibetan, and Khaskura Chepangic Greater-Magaric Branch Bhujel
Language codes
ISO 639-3	byh
Glottolog	bujh1238

Map of the Tanahu District, the only Bhujel language is widely used in Nepal.

Geographical distribution

Bhujel is spoken in the following villages of Nepal (Ethnologue).

• Tanahun District, Gandaki Zone: Kulmun, Arthumpka, Andimul, and Baniyatar
• Gorkha District, Gandaki Zone: Beltar
• Nawalparasi District, Lumbini Zone: Dhodeni
• Chitwan District, Narayani Zone: Chanaute

Dialects

Ethnologue lists the following dialects of Bhujel.

• Kulmun
• Arthumpka
• Andimul
• Baniyatar
• Beltar
• Dhodeni
• Chanaute