Rangkas

RGK

Alternate Names: Canpa, Chyanam, Johari, Kyonam, Saukas, Saukiya Khun, Shaukas

Genealogy:

Sino-Tibetan
Tibeto-Burman
Western Tibeto-Burman
Bodish
West Himalayish
Almora

Demographics: No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,010 (2000). 1,420 all countries.

Language Use: Shifted to Kumaoni [kfy].

Nation of Origin: India

Other Comments: Identity merged with the dominant Kumaoni people. Rangkas sometimes refers to the whole group of Darmiya, Chaudangsi, Byangsi, and the now extinct Johari.