Bhujel language
# 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
