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.



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