Sampang language is a subgroup of Central Kiranti languages

Geographical distribution

Sampang is spoken in the following locations of Nepal (Ethnologue).

• Khotang District, Koshi Province (Khotang dialect): Tap Khola river villages, Baspani, Khartamcha, Phedi, and Patheka

• Bhojpur District, Koshi Province: in Okharbote around the Lahure Khola river headwaters

• Syam Khola area: Kimalung, Nigale, Talakharka, and Surke

• Dingla Bazaar: a few elderly speakers use the Phali dialect in Bhojpur District, Koshi Province

Vocabulary

The different branch of Sampang people

1. Chetapi Namrewa Sampang

2. Tomiha Sampang

3. Rana Sampang

4. Samaru Sampang

5. Bhalu Sampang

6. Wakchalee Sampang

7. Repsona Sampang

8. Rangkham Sampang

9. Rodu Sampang

10. Herang Sampang

11. Maremlung Sampang

12. Damrewa Sampang

13. Bali Sampang

14. Samring Sampang

15. Toriha Sampang

16. Tamahchha Sampang

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