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

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es. It is believed that their original homeland was Nisi-Buji area of Baglung. Bhujel generally refers to the people who used to be Kamara and Bhujel term is given by the government on 2058 BS. Bhujel generally refers to the clan name of Brahmin. 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 (''

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''). * Tanahun District, Gandaki Zone: Kulmun, Arthumpka, Andimul, and Baniyatar * Gorkha District, Gandaki Zone: Beltar * Nawalparasi District, Lumbini Zone:

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, Narayani Zone: Chanaute

Dialects

'' lists the following dialects of Bhujel. *Kulmun *Arthumpka *Andimul *Baniyatar *Beltar *Dhodeni *Chanaute

References

Magaric languages Languages of Nepal {{st-lang-stub