Alternate Names: Kohi, Koyee, Koyi, Koyu
Dialects: Behere, Sungdel. Reportedly most similar to Dumi , and Khaling ,.
Status Notes: Language of recognized indigenous nationality: Rai.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,270 (2011 census). L2 users: Some lower caste people and Sherpa speak Koi in northern Sungdel.
Language Use: Home, friends, religion; mixed use: Work. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Nepali [npi].
Language Development: Poetry. Magazines. New media. Dictionary.
Typology: SOV; postpositions; noun head final.
Nation of Origin: Nepal
Other Comments: Ethnonym: Koi, live scattered in other language areas, speak only Nepali ,. Traditional religion, Christian, Hindu.