Idu-Mishmi

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A language of India

Location

Arunachal Pradesh state: Dibang Valley district, Dibong Valley and Lower Dibong Valley districts.

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Language NameLuoba, Yidu

User Population

80 in China (1999 Sun Hong Kai). 50 monolinguals.

Location

Xizang Autonomous Region: Nyingchi prefecture, Chayu county, Xia Chayu (Zayu) zone, Ba’antong and Xia Chayu (Zayu) townships, in Danba river valley and adjoining mountain slopes.

Alternate Names

Idu Lhoba, Idu Mishmi, Lho-Pa, Lhoba, Luoba, Yidu, “Chulikata” (pej.)

Language Status

6a (Vigorous). Language of recognized nationality: Lhoba (Luoba).

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Neutral attitudes. Also use Central Tibetan [bod]. Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn].

Other Comments

Different from Loke (Loba) [loy] in Nepal. 27% attended primary school, 31% have some degree of literacy. Traditional religion, Buddhist.

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