Alternate Names: Darimiya, Darmani, Saukas, Shaukas
Dialects: None known. Related to Rangkas ,, Chaudangsi , and Byangsi ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,750 (2006 C. Willis). Ethnic population: 4,000.
Language Use: Learn Kumaoni [kfy] and Hindi [hin] simultaneously with their mother tongue. Code switching and code mixing very common. Uncertain whether stable bilingualism will continue or whether Kumaoni or Hindi will replace Darmiya. Home, community. High bilingualism Hindi [hin]. Hindi is medium of education at all levels. Also use Central Tibetan [bod], Kumaoni [kfy], Nepali [npi].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%.
Writing System: Unwritten
Nation of Origin: India
Other Comments: Ranglo or Rang often used for Byangs, Chaudangs, Darmiya, and Rongpo. Hindu, traditional religion.