Limbu

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A language of Nepal

Kosi province: east of the Arun river, north of the Mahendra Highway; Dhankuta, Ilam, Jhapa, Morang, Panchthar, Sankhuwasabha, Taplejung, and Terhathum districts.

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Language NameLimbu

User Population

40,800 in India (2011 census). Ethnic population: 177,000 (2007).

Location

Assam state; Sikkim state: West district; West Bengal state: Darjeeling district.

Alternate Names

Limbo, Limboo, Lumbu, Yakthung Pan

Language Status

4 (Educational).

Language Use

Many also use Nepali [npi]. Some also use English [eng].

Language Development

Taught as subject in primary and secondary schools from grade 6 in Sikkim state. Taught as subject in tertiary schools.

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Buddhist, Hindu.

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