The Kulung are one of the indigenous communities of Nepal, as well as parts of northeastern Sikkim and Darjeeling district of India, having their own Kulung language, culture, history and tradition. The Kulung population in Nepal is estimated to be in the region of 150,000-200,000..But Some Kulung people introduce themselves as Kulung Rai and their date in national census of Nepal goes to Rai community.