Language profile

Bajjika

Bajjika

Bajjika is spoken in Central & Eastern Terai (Mithila Region).

Language family
Script
Speakers
Status
Vulnerable
Also called
Not recorded
Greeting

Where Bajjika is spoken

Where it is spoken

Geographic distribution

JHAPAMORANGSAPTARISIRAHASUNSARI

Script

Writing sample

Bajjika

Scripts carry more than sound: letterforms, numerals and orthographic conventions record centuries of contact, patronage and revival.

Note

Numeral documentation for Bajjika is in progress with community contributors.

Words & expressions

Everyday speech

Stories

Oral tradition

Songs & music

Sung heritage

Culture & traditions

Festivals, dress, food, craft

Festivals

Dress

Food

Crafts

People & community

The people who keep Bajjika alive

Language → People → Place → Culture → Heritage

Bajjika → → JHAPA, MORANG, SAPTARI → → audio, video, text and images held with community consent.

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