Bantawa

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A language of Nepal

Location

Kosi province: Bhojpur, Dhankuta, Ilam, Jhapa, Khotang, Morang, Panchthar, Sunsari, and Udayapur districts.

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Bhutan

Language NameBantawa

User Population

19,200 in Bhutan (2002).

Location

Scattered in western border areas.

Language Status

Unestablished. Used by Rai people dispersed in Bhutan.

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. Traditional religion, Christian, Hindu.

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India

Language NameBantawa

User Population

14,400 in India (2001 census). Few monolinguals.

Location

Sikkim state: Lingdum, Rolep, and many other parts of the state; West Bengal state: Darjeeling.

Alternate Names

An Yüng, Bantaba, Bantawa Dum, Bantawa Rai, Bantawa Yong, Bantawa Yüng, Bontawa, Kirat Khambu, Kirat Khambu Rai, Kirawa Yüng, Rai

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Language Use

Some shift to Nepali [npi] evident, especially among young generation. Home, friends, religion. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Most also use Nepali [npi]. Also use English [eng]. Also use Hindi [hin], especially among ex-soldiers.

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Christian, Hindu.

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