Ol Chiki Unicode Block

The Ol Chiki Unicode block is a defined range of code points in the Unicode standard that is specifically dedicated to the Ol Chiki script, used for writing the Santali language. This script, unlike many others that were adapted from existing alphabets, was uniquely created in the 20th century by Pandit Raghunath Murmu for the Santali-speaking population, primarily residing in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The script is distinctive with its phonetic nature and geometric characters, designed to cater specifically to the phonological structure of the Santali language, which did not conform easily to previously imposed scripts like Devanagari or Latin.

The Ol Chiki Unicode block is comprehensive, encapsulating 48 characters ranging from U+1C50 to U+1C7F. Introduced in Unicode version 5.1 in 2008, this block includes characters that signify the unique vowel and consonant sounds of the Santali language. Furthermore, it comprises additional signs for punctuation and other linguistic requirements. The inclusion of the Ol Chiki script in Unicode has been crucial for digital communication and preservation of the Santali language, facilitating its use in electronic documents, software applications, and online platforms, thus helping to ensure linguistic diversity and cultural heritage are maintained in the digital age.

View a range of fonts that support the Ol Chiki block.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the Ol Chiki unicode block. Currently there are 48 characters in this block.