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Nepali

Nepali is an Indian scheduled language spoken widely in the Himalayan regions and supported by substantial literary and public traditions.

Key points

  • Widely used in Sikkim, Darjeeling and other Himalayan areas
  • Written primarily in Devanagari
  • Strong literary, educational and media traditions
Sources and verification
  1. [1] Sahitya Akademi – Indian Languages and Literature — Sahitya Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India Government Institution Portal View source

Last verified: 25/10/2026