Alternate Names: Saam Rai, Saama Kha, Samakha
Dialects: Bungla, Lingkhim (Lingkhim Kulung, Lingkhim Rai, Linkhim), Sambya.
Status Notes: Language of recognized indigenous nationality: Rai.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 530 (2011 census). 130 Lingkhim, 400 Saam (2011 census).
Language Use: Shifting to Nepali [npi]. Some use among older adults.
Writing System: Unwritten
Nation of Origin: Nepal
Other Comments: Almost no study or documentation has been done on the languages spoken in northern Bhojpur district. Other groups called Saam may be Kulung , or Lingkhim ,. Hindu, traditional religion.