Rangkas
An extinct language of India
ISO 639-3: rgk
| Population | Extinct. Ethnic population: 1,014 in India, 1,421 all countries (2000). |
| Region | Uttaranchal, Pithoragarh District, Johar Valley, Darchula and Munsyari tahsils, facing the Nepal border along the Mahakali Valley. |
| Alternate names | Johari, Saukiya Khun, Saukas, Shaukas, Chyanam, Kyonam, Canpa |
| Classification | Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Himalayish, Tibeto-Kanauri, Western Himalayish, Almora |
| Comments | Rangkas people have merged their identity with the dominant Kumauni people and the language has been replaced by Kumauni. 'Rangkas' sometimes used to refer to the whole group of Darmiya, Chaudangsi, Byangsi and the now extinct Johari. |
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