Alternate Names: Lahul Bhoti, Stod, Stod-Kad, Tod, Tod-Kad
Dialects: Khoksar (Khoksar Bhoti), Mayar (Mayar Bhoti, Mayari), Stod (Kolong). 85% intelligibility of Stod Bhoti by Khoksar, 75% by Mayar, 62% of Khoksar by Mayar, 95% of Khoksar by Stod Bhoti. Lexical similarity: 74% with Spiti Bhoti ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 2,500 (1996).
Language Use: Home, community, religion. Positive attitudes toward dialects and Ladakhi [lbj]. Many also use Hindi [hin] for trade, education. Many speak Hindi but are less proficient than those in other Lahul communities.
Language Development: Desire for literacy in Stod Bhoti.
Writing System: Devanagari, Tibetan
Nation of Origin: India
Other Comments: Buddhist.