Raute is a small

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language of

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, Nepal. Some speakers are nomadic. Alternate names include Boto boli, Khamchi, Raji, Rajwar, Ra’te, Rautya, Rautye ('' Ethnologue'').

Geographical distribution

'' Ethnologue'' lists the following locations for historical and present locations of the Raute. *Jogbudha and Sirsa VDC's,

: in Karnali and Mahakali (Kali) rivers watershed regions (800 settled) *Former nomadic camp in

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*Midwest and far west forest regions (about 25 nomads).

References

Raji–Raute languages Languages of Nepal Languages of Sudurpashchim Province Languages of Karnali Province {{st-lang-stub