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The Sunuwar or Koinch are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group. ( Nepali :सुनुवार जाति| Sunuwār Jāti ) a Kirati tribe native to Nepal , parts of India ( West Bengal and Sikkim ) and southern Bhutan. They speak the Sunuwar language . According to the 2001 census of Nepal, 17% of the tribe follow the Kirant religion and adopt the Mundhum (Kiranti) culture.

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51-703: The Kõinch's (Sunuwar) number 82,705 in total. The term ‘Kõinchs’ is also the name of the mother tongue. Other terms like Mukhiya or Mukhia are exonyms of the tribe. Sunuwar have their distinct language, religion, culture and social customs. They inhabit the eastern hills of Nepal and Himalayan. They are concentrated along the Molung Khola, Likhu Khola and Khimti Khola (‘Khola’ Indo-Aryan Nepali etymon ‘rivulet’) regions. By administrative division, they dwell in Okhaldhunga , Ramechhap and Dolakha districts of Nepal, politically known as Wallo kirat (‘Near/Hither’), Kirant (in

102-422: A bhangra, a bhoto or a shirt of vest, and the usual Nepali topi. Women wear the phariya or lunghi , chaubandhi cholo or a closed blouse and the heavy patuka or waistband, and the mujetro or shawl-like garment on the head. The ornaments are the madwari on the ears, bulaki on the nose and the phuli on the left nostril, the silver coin necklace"[haari]" and the pote (yellow and Green beads) with

153-682: A Magar language script. Many scholars including MS Thapa have been in forefront to implement the Akkha script to write Magar language in Nepal. New generations have been learning it. Akkha script is said to be closely associated with Brahmi script . As per Nepali census 79% of Magars follow Hinduism though there is high degree of syncretism with Buddhism, Animism and Ancestor Worship. Magars follow Buddhism and Hinduism. The original religions or beliefs of Magar people are Shamanism , Animism , Ancestor worship and northern Nepal's Magar follow Shamanism. Magars are

204-508: A Rana, but with the prefix of his Thapa clan. Thus, a Reshmi Thapa would become a Reshmi Rana. An instance of this is to be found in the 5th Gurkhas, where a havildar, Lachman Thapa, and a naik, Shamsher Rana, descended from the two Thapa [Magars] brothers; but three generations of descendants from one of these brothers having been killed in the battle, Shamsher Rana's ancestors assumed the title of Rana while Lachman Thapa's ancestors not having been killed in battle for three generations remained

255-566: A Thapa. From this custom many Rana sub clans are said to have sprung up, and this would lead one to believe that the Rana-Magar clan was looked up to amongst the Magars. The Rana clan of Magar tribes come from the same stock of Thapa, but when they were separated from their original group and lost for three generations, they settled in a place called lamjung and called themselves by the name of Rana which means chief in khas tradition and language. Thus,

306-611: A baby boy living in the hollow part of a bamboo tree. He brought the baby home. This boy grew up and became the ancestor of the Jhankri clan. The language was called "Kaike," meaning "language of the Gods." The first written history about the Magar people dates as far back as 1100 CE. The Magars are one of the oldest known tribes in Nepal. Their ancient homeland was known as Magwar Bisaya , later called Magarat. Magarat bordered from Marsyangdi river to

357-668: A few – Āthaghare, Bagale, Bakabal, Bakheti, Baraghare, Birkatta, Kala, Kammu, Khapangi, Palunge, Puwar/Punwar, Sunari, Sāthighare, Sinjali/Singjali, Saplangi, Midun, Mugmi, Pulami, Darlami, Salami, Jarga, Dhenga, Taramu, Tarami, Tarangi, Tangnami, Byangnasi, Masrangi Gaha Thapa consists of Bucha, Gora, khangaha/khanga. Reshmi Thapa consists of Dangal. Saru Thapa consists of Jhapurluk, Jhendi/Jhedi, Kala. Besides these, Gurbachan, Purbachhaney, Phounja, Chauhan, Pachabhaiya, Khamcha, Khandaluk, Ghale, Baral, Somai, Pithakote, Jhakote, Rakaskoti/Raskoti, Uchai, Samal. In former days, any Thapa who had lost three generations of ancestors in battle became

408-720: A palm-leaf manuscript kept in the Kaiser Library, dated 1567 VS (1510), Mukunda Sen is described as a Magar king of Palpa who invaded the Kathmandu Valley in 1581 VS (1524). Thus, in the 17th century, Malla kings of Kathmandu valley were united to fight back the invasion of Magars from Palpa. One of Mukunda Sen's wives was also the daughter of the Magar King of Parkogha: Mahadevi Suvarnamala, and she had four sons: Manishya Sen, Imbarsen, Kuvar and Lohang Sen. Similarly, Gajalaxman Singh, Magar King of Makvanpur, whose daughter Kantivati

459-411: Is known as batuk (commonly known as 'bara'). It is considered to be a traditional food of the Magar people. Shaped like western doughnuts, it is made from black lentils that have been soaked for over twenty-four hours and are grounded to form a thick paste. It is then mixed with salt, pepper and turmeric and fried in oil. A perfect round shape is formed with the help of the palm, and a small distinct hole

510-541: Is made in the center. Bhume Puja (also known as Bal puja ) is one of the festivals celebrated by the Kham Magar people from Lumbini and Karnali provinces of Nepal . The term Bhume means 'Earth' in Nepali language . The Kham people practice a religion that worships the land ( bhumi puja ), water sprouts ( shim ), forests ( ban puja ) and weather, asking for better crop yields and cattle. The Kham people believe that

561-464: Is one of 14 districts of Koshi Province in eastern Nepal. The district, with the municipality of Okhaldhunga as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,074.5 km (414.9 sq mi) and had a population of 156,702 in 2001 and 147,984 in 2011. Okhaldhunga is the birthplace of Siddhicharan Shrestha . Shrestha, known as the Yug Kawi of Nepal (poet of the era), is a famous Nepali poet and

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612-746: Is primarily known for his poem and song Mero Pyāro Okhalḍhungā ( My dear Okhaldhunga ). 1,000 to 3,300 ft. At the time of the 2021 Nepal census , Okhaldhunga District had a population of 140,914. It has a literacy rate of 73.9% and a sex ratio of 1050 females per 1000 males. 27,351 (19.41%) lived in municipalities. Ethnicity/caste of Okhaldhunga (2021) Ethnicity/caste: 21.04% were Chhetri , 11.50% Magar , 10.48% Tamang , 9.94% Rai , 9.19% Hill Brahmin , 8.47% Sherpa , 6.26% Newar , 4.26% Kami , 3.68% Sunuwar , 3.39% Damai and 3.17% Sarki . Religion: 64.95% were Hindu , 20.01% Buddhist , 13.46% Kirat , 1.52% Christian and 0.06% others. Languages of Okhaldhunga district (2021) Mother tongue: Nepali

663-667: Is spoken in two major dialects and a number of sub dialects reflecting the geographic distribution of the group. The Western Magars of Rapti Zone speak Magar Kham language. In Dolpa District, Magars speak Magar Kaike language . Magar Dhut language speakers are all Magar clans residing in Twelve Magarat . Similarly Magar Kham language speakers are all Magar clans from Eighteen Magarat . Magar Kaike language speakers are all Magar clans in Karnali zone . Magar Akkha or scripts are used in Sikkim as

714-514: The 2021 Nepal census . They are one of the main Gurkha tribes. The first home of the Magars was to the west of the Gandaki River and, roughly speaking, consisted of that portion of Nepal which lies between and around about Gulmi , Arghakhanchi , and Palpa . This part of the country was divided into twelve districts known as Bahra Magarat (Confederation of Twelve Magar villages), which included

765-718: The Gurkha Contingent of Singapore Police gave a huge opportunity to the hard working Magars of the hills to work and live abroad in countries like the United Kingdom , Hong Kong , Singapore , Malaysia , Brunei , India and Myanmar . A significant number of Magar population can also be found in countries like the United Arab Emirates , Japan , Australia , Saudi Arabia , the United States of America and South Korea . There are several mythical stories describing

816-492: The Shah dynasty was derived from the Magar tribe. He argues that: The family of Gorkha or Gorkha Kingdom which now governs Nepal, although it pretends to come from Chittor , according to Sadhu Ram, a good authority, is, in reality, of the Magar tribe; and, at any rate, these people are now firmly attached to its interests, by having largely shared in the sweets of conquest; and by far

867-450: The sirbandhi , sirphuli and chandra on their heads. These are large pieces of gold beaten in elongated and circular shapes. Maghe Sankranti is considered to be one of the most important annual festivals of the indigenous Magar community. In fact, Maghe Sankranti is the government declared national festival of the Magar community as well as the Tharu community (2009 AD). It is celebrated on

918-493: The tilhari gold cylinder, [jantar], [dhungri], [naugedi], [phul], kuntha, and also raiya in the hand. Magar males do not wear many ornaments, but some are seen to have silver earrings, hanging from their earlobes, called "gokkul" . The magar girls wear the amulet or locket necklace, and women of the lower hills and the high-altitude ones wear these made of silver with muga stones embedded in them and kantha . The bangles of silver and glass are also worn on their hands along with

969-555: The 2,013,498 Magar population in Nepal , about 810,315 speak Magar language as their mother tongue while the rest speak Nepali as their mother tongue. The western inhabitants of Nepal did not speak the language in the past. But recently, almost everyone has started learning the language. The Magar languages are rooted in the Bodic branch of the Tibetan family. The Magar language, Magar Kura ,

1020-581: The Kali Gandaki region, was a Magar King. "Aramudi" derives from the word for 'river' in the Magar language . 'Ari' – 'Source of Water' + 'Modi'– 'River' = 'Arimodi' or 'Aramudi', thus the literal meaning of Aramudi is a source of river . But due to the lack of historical evidence, there are some conflicting ideas among the historians. Sen dynasty of Palpa were Magar Kings as per the hand-written treatise 'Naradsmriti' and history books written in Sikkim. In

1071-821: The King of Magarat ' or 'the King of Magar country'. According to Marie Lecomte-Tilouine, a senior researcher in Social Anthropology at the French National Center for Scientific Research, Prithvi Narayan Shah narrated in his autobiography about praying to a goddess whom he described as 'the daughter of Rana [Magar]. During the time of King Prithvi Narayan, Rana Magars were one of the six-member courtiers ( Tharghar ). Prithvi Narayan Shah in his memories also recalls his Magar dada —the man who looked after him during his childhood. The Scottish contemporary writer, Francis Buchanan-Hamilton , contends in his journal that

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1122-520: The Magars. He invariably claims to be a matwali khas or pawai khas. Linguistically, the Magars are divided into three groups. Baraha Magaratis speak Dhut dialect, whereas Athara Magaratis speak Pang and Kaike dialects. Magar Dhut speakers: Rana, Ale, Thapa Magar Kham speakers: Budhathoki, Pun, Roka, Gharti Magar Kaike speakers: Tarali Magar of Dolpa; Budha, Gharti, Roka/Rokaya, Kayat, Jhakri all Magar clans residing in Dolpa and Karnali districts. Of

1173-544: The Okhaldhunga region, and another group seems to have returned to the east. No dates are given. The origins of the Kaike Magars end up with the mystical tales told and retold by local people. According to one of these stories, the Kaike Magars were the sons of a woman who had fled from an unspecified village of Kalyal kingdom. She subsequently gave birth to her child, a son. The boy, when he grew up, captured an angel while she

1224-513: The Pyuthan area during that time. The Magars prospered at such a level during that period that this part of the country was divided into twelve kingdoms/thams ( Barah Magarant or twelve magarat) —each under its own ruler—the members of each supposedly being of common extraction in the male line. Some records show these twelve areas as being Arghak, Khachi , Gulmi , Isma, Musikot, Ghiring, Rising, Bhirkot, Payung, Garhung, Dhor and Satung. Among them,

1275-692: The Shyadar-pidar festival on the Day of Buddha Purnima, or after 5 days of Buddha Purnima(Panchami) according to the Nepali calendar. Sunuwar New year is celebrated on the day of Basanta Panchami. As a community, they celebrate Meserani Pidar twice a year, based on the Lunar Calendar . Sunuwari Song: Reuhita Ragimshumshaa (Raining) The 29 Kirat kings were as follows: Okhaldhunga District Okhaldhunga District ( Nepali : ओखलढुङ्गा जिल्ला Listen )

1326-426: The annual cycle of herding livestock up and down from high pastures, a historically important economic activity of the Magars. The occasion is celebrated with a host of gatherings and special invitations to chelibetis , one's daughters and other female members of the family. Traditional Magar songs and dances are also performed. One of the most prominent food items prepared on this day (or any other celebratory occasion)

1377-557: The beauty of Khiji Okhaldhunga and Betinee Thuldhunga Okhaldhunga. 27°19′N 86°30′E  /  27.317°N 86.500°E  / 27.317; 86.500 This article about a location in Okhaldhunga District , Nepal is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Magars The Magars , also spelled Mangar and Mongar , are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group native to Nepal and Northeast India , representing 6.9% of Nepal's total population according to

1428-462: The first day of Magh (tenth month of the Nepali calendar, in mid-January), a time that marks the transition from winter to spring. According to the Magar terminology, Maghe Sakranti commemorates the end of udheli (literally 'down'), which is a period that lasts for six months starting from mid-July, and the initiation of ubheli ('up'), the period lasting for another six months starting from the mid-January. The down and up periods probably correspond to

1479-474: The following regions of that period: Argha , Khanchi , Bhirkot, Dhor, Garhung, Ghiring, Gulmi, Isma, Musikot, Rising, Satung , and Pyung. During the medieval period, the whole area from Palpa to Rukum Rolpa was called the Magarat , a place settled and inhabited by Magars. Another confederation of eighteen Magar kingdoms, known as Athara Magarat , also existed and was originally inhabited by Kham Magars . At

1530-468: The greatest part of the regular troops of that family is composed of this nation. He further contended on Shah family that: The family pretends to be of the Pamar tribe; but it is alleged, as I have already explained, that this is a mere fable, and that, on the arrival of the colony from Chitaur, this family were Magars. Many prominent historians of Nepal have claimed that Aramudi, an eighth-century ruler of

1581-423: The inhabitants of Rana Magar became the lamjung village. The Matwala Khas are generally the progeny of a Khas of Western Nepal and karnali with a Magar woman of Western Nepal. If the woman happens to belong to the khas mixed Rana clan of the Magar tribe, progeny is then called a Bhat Rana. The Matwala Khas doesn't wear the sacred thread. They eats pork and drinks alcohol, and in every way assimilates himself with

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1632-513: The kingdoms of Gorkha and Musikot, the Magars even seem to have taken part in their own initial defeat, revealing both the weakness of their ethnic solidarity at that time and the presence of clan rivalries. As mentioned in the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal founded by Sir William Jones in 1784, the city of Gorkha was originally the residence of Chitoria (Chitorey) Magars, and the city

1683-616: The local belief system; their dhami (the faith healer or a kind of shaman) is called Dangar and their jhankri (another kind of faith healer or shaman) was the traditional spiritual and social leader of the Magars. Magars have an informal cultural institution, called Bhujel , who performs religious activities, organizes social and agriculture-related festivities, brings about reforms in traditions and customs, strengthens social and production system, manages resources, settles cases and disputes and systematizes activities for recreation and social solidarity. Men wear kachhad or wrap-on-loincloth,

1734-859: The main agricultural works. Sunuwar people also took part in the Second World War and were known as Gorkhali fighters, as well as honest. Some Sunuwar still join the Nepal Army , Indian Army , Singapore Police Force and British Army . Sunuwar are very rich in culture and traditions. They have hundreds of traditional feasts and festivals with complex rituals and rules. Every traditional feast or festival has its own objectives, characteristics, and system of celebration. Some festivals, such as Shandar Dance in Baisakh Purnima, Shandar (Shyadar-Pidar), Gil puja (Gil-Pidar), and Meserani puja (Meserani-Pidar), are considered more important than others. They celebrate

1785-576: The main priests of the famous Manakamana Temple in Gorkha District, Budha Subba Temple in Dharan and Alamdevi temple (Nepal's former Shah Kings' mother Goddess or family deity) in Syangja District. In Manakamana Temple, specially, the priest must be a descendant of Saint Lakhan Thapa Magar, who is described as a spiritual guide for Ram Shah , and he had a very close relationship with the queen, who

1836-464: The middle and western regions also played an important role in Nepal's formative history. Their kingdom was one of the strongest of west Nepal in and around Palpa District during the time of the 22 Baisi Rajya and 24 Chaubisi Rajya principalities (17th and early 18th centuries) . In the 16th century, Palpa ruler Mukunda Sen briefly invaded the Kathmandu valley. King Dalsur Ghale Magar (1604-1615 BS )

1887-733: The most powerful kings were those of Gulmi, Argha, Khachi. Broadly speaking, the twelve Magarat consisted of present-day Argha, Khanchi, Gulmi, Isma, Musikot, Ghiring, Baldengadhi, Rudrapurgadhi, Deuchuli, Tanahang/Tanu-hyula (Tanahu), Kanhu, Ligligkot, Gorkhakot, (Bahakot), Targhakot (Takukot), and Makawanpur areas. Similarly, Athara (eighteen) Magarat consisted of the following regions: Dhurkoi (Gulmi), Gharkoi (Arghakhachi), Paiya (Parbat), Sinkhang ( Myagdi ), Narikoi (Pyuthan), Balungbang (Pyuthan), Jangkoi (Rolpa), Rukumkoi (Rukum), Chhilikoi (Dang), Bhaba (Dailekh), Borekoi (Jajarkot), Tarakoi (Dolpa), Timarkoi (Jumla), Jural (Doti), Bunkot, Bahrakot, Lu Nanya (Dadeldhura) and Ru-pal (Dadeldhura). The Magars of

1938-490: The northern Bhutia their vassals . Sintoo Sati Sheng ruled in a very despotic manner, and the Bhutia conspired to assassinate him. Sheng's queen took revenge and poisoned 1,000 Bhutia people at a place now called Tong Song Fong, meaning "where a thousand were murdered". The Bhutia later drove the Magars out, forcing them to again migrate further south. As part of this migration, one group migrated to Simrongadh, one group moved towards

1989-616: The origins of the Magars. The Magar of the Bahra Magarat east of the Kali Gandaki River are said to have originated in the land of Seem. Two brothers, Seem Magar and Chintoo Magar, fought, and one remained in Seem, while the other left, ending up in Kangwachen, southern Sikkim . The Bhutia people lived at the northern end of this region. Over time, the Magars became very powerful and made

2040-584: The past and also in use among the Kirantis at present) after the fall of the Kirant dynasty (ruling for about 1903 years and 8 months) at the ancient Nepal valley. Wallo Kirant in the past was their Kipat or communal land . The Central Bureau of Statistics of Nepal classifies the Sunuwar as a subgroup within the broader social group of Mountain/Hill Janajati. At the time of the Nepal census of 2011, 55,712 people (0.2% of

2091-407: The population of Nepal) were Sunuwar. The frequency of Sunuwar by province was as follows: The frequency of Sunuwar was higher than national average (0.2%) in the following districts: Most Sunuwar practice agriculture (approximately 55%). They do so throughout the eastern hills of present-day Nepal. Crop cultivation and cattle farming ( rice , millet , wheat , soybean , potato , and maize ) are

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2142-446: The religious functions linked to the very source of Thakuri power. Most Magars also follow a form of Tibetan Buddhism , with priests known as Lama Guru, forming the religious hierarchy. Buddhism is an important part of the culture even in the southern districts, where the Magars have developed a syncretic form of religion that combines earlier shamanistic and Buddhist rituals with Hindu traditions. Animists and shamanism form part of

2193-1136: The same customs, and are in every way equal as regards to social standing. Each tribe is subdivided into many sub-clans. Arghali, Durungchung, Hiski, Hungchen, Limel, Pade, Rakhal, Suyal, Sirpali. Gamal, Jugjali, Pahari, Thami, Arkali, Ulange, Karmani, Kosila, Gamal, Chini, Jiyali, Thami, Janjali, Darlasi, Deowal, Namjali, Pare, Pahare, Pojange, Barkabiri, Balkoti, Ramjali, Romkhami, Sinjali/Singjali, Jujali, Lamichhane, Khame, Doyal. Chitorey, Chitaurey Dagami, Galami, Kalikotey, Pahari or Panre, Phagami, Rangu, Rawal, Rajali, Sawangi, Sene, Surai, Sinjapati, Sijapati, Talaji, Tirukia, Wale, Thini, Bhujel. Birkali, Baijali, Burduja, Paija, sain, Chochangi, Sinjali, Dut, Purja, Garbuja, Ramjali, Tilija, Armaja, Phungali, Sanangi, Sothi, Sutpahare, Khame, Khoroja, Thane, Tirke, Sabangi, Pahare, Gaura, Phagami/Fagami, Balali, Batha, Saureni, Sherpunja. Aachhami, Aslami, Bangling, Chumi, Gyangmi/Gyami, Kharka/Khadka, Kyapchaki/Kepchaki, Lungeli, Makkim, Maski, Marchu, Palli, Ruchal, Shrees, Surjabansi/Suryabangsi, Limel, Deuka, Jung, Fewali, Basista Jelbangi, Dununge, Ramjali, Bajhangi, Baijali. To name

2244-572: The time of the 2021 Nepal census , 2,013,498 people (6.9% of the population of Nepal) identified as Magar. The frequency of Magar people by province was as follows: The frequency of Magar people was higher than national average in the following districts: Magars are scattered throughout the cities of India in Darjeeling , Sikkim , Assam and many others. The Gurkha recruitment in the Indian Gorkha Regiment , British Gurkha Regiment and

2295-535: Was a king of Liglig-Kot until Dravya Shah captured LigligKot and became the king. Ganga Ram Rana Magar also helped Drabya Shah. Ligligkot is also considered the foundation of the Gorkha Kingdom and the foundation of our nation . After Dravya Shah captured LigligKot from Magar King Dalsur Ghale Magar, he captured Gorkhakot, the last Magarat area, from the Magar King, Mansingh Khadka Magar in BS 1616 Bhadra 25. In

2346-466: Was bathing with her friends. As time went by, the son and his angel bride had three sons. These sons were the ancestors of the Buddha, Roka, and Gharti clans. The origin of the fourth major clan is different. One of the three sons was a shepherd who kept losing the same female goat every day, so one day he followed her when she wandered away from the rest of the herd. He discovered that she was giving her milk to

2397-566: Was built by them. To this day, large numbers of Chitoria/Chitorey Magars are found in the Gorkha District . Additionally, in the Manakamana Temple located in Gorkha , it is mandatory for a priest to be a Magar; specifically, the priest must be a descendant of Saint Lakhan Thapa Magar, who is described as a spiritual guide for Ram Shah , and he had a very close relationship with the queen, who

2448-555: Was considered an incarnation of the Goddess Durga Bhawani, an incarnation of Parvati. Similarly, Bhirkot, Gahraukot, Khilung, Nuwakot, Satahukot, Sarankot, Dhor, Lamjung, Gorkha Kalika, Salyankot Dhading also have Magar priests from Saru, Baral, Saru, Saru, Pulami, Chumi, Darlami, DudhrRana, Bhusal/Maski, Saru/Rana Magar clan respectively. The main priests of Kalika, the goddess protecting the kingdoms of Lamjung and Gorkha , were also Bohara Magars. Magars have been in charge of

2499-485: Was considered an incarnation of the Goddess. Interestingly, the main priests of Kalika, the goddess protecting the kingdoms of Lamjung and Gorkha, were also Bohara Magars; it is striking to note how the Magars have been in charge of the religious functions linked to the very source of Thakuri power. The 18th-century king, Prithvi Narayan Shah , the founder of the modern Kingdom of Nepal announced and loved to call himself '

2550-487: Was married to Abhaya Sen (Magar King) of Palpa. From her was born the great king of kings Bhattarajadeva. Around 1700, the ruler of Baldeng (near present-day Butwal) was overthrown by Palpa and other chaubisi states, and he was supposedly a Magar king. Magars are divided into the following Eight tribes (clans) listed here in an alphabetical order: Ale, Budha/Budhathoki, Chitorey/Chitaurey, Gharti, Pun, Rana, Roka, Thapa. These tribes all intermarry with each other, have

2601-1077: Was the majority language, spoken by 52.62% as their first language. Other languages were Tamang (10.23%), Magar Dhut (9.70%), Sherpa (8.36%), Wambule (4.91%), Bahing (4.74%), Sunuwar (2.92%), Newar (2.09%) and Jerung (1.74%). In 2011, 58.1% of the population spoke Nepali as their first language. The district contains the following VDCs from 2017: Andheri Narayansthan , Baksa , Balakhu , Barnalu , Baruneshwor , Betinee , Bhadaure , Bhussinga , Bigutar , Bilandu , Chyanam , Diyale , Fediguth , Fulbari , Gamnangtar , Harkapur , Jantarkhani , Jyamire , Kalikadevi , Khijikati , Katunje , Ketuke , Khiji Chandeshwori , Khijifalate , Kuibhir , Kuntadevi , Madhavpur , Mamkha , Manebhanjyang , Moli , Mulkharka , Narmedeshwor , Okhaldhunga , Palapu , Patle , Pokali , Pokhare , Prapcha , Ragadip , Ragani , Raniban , Ratmate , Rawadolu , Rumjatar , Salleri , Serna , Shreechaur , Singhadevi , Sisneri , Taluwa , Tarkerabari , Thakle , Thoksela , Thulachhap , Ubu , Yasam Tourists are attracted to

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