| Raute | |
|---|---|
| Region | Nepal |
| Ethnicity | Raute people |
Native speakers | 460 (2011 census)1 25 nomadic Raute (no date) are monolingual1 |
Sino-Tibetan
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | rau |
| Glottolog | raut1239 |
| ELP | Raute |
Raute is a small Sino-Tibetan language of Dadeldhura District, Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal. Some speakers are nomadic.
Alternate names include Boto boli, Khamchi, Raji, Rajwar, Ra’te, Rautya, Rautye (Ethnologue).
Geographical distribution
Ethnologue lists the following locations for historical and present locations of the Raute.
- Jogbudha and Sirsa VDC's, Dadeldhura District, Sudurpashchim Province: in Karnali and Mahakali (Kali) rivers watershed regions (800 settled)
- Former nomadic camp in Surkhet district, Karnali Province
- Midwest and far west forest regions (about 25 nomads).
