U+16138 "𖄸" Gurung Khema Digit Eight Unicode Character

U+16138 "𖄸" Gurung Khema Digit Eight is a numerical symbol belonging to the Gurung Khema script, which is used to write the Gurung language of Nepal and represents the number eight. This digit is part of the Gurung Khema block in Unicode, which was added to support the preservation and digital representation of this indigenous writing system. The Gurung script itself is an alphasyllabary, and its digits follow a unique visual style distinct from other numeral systems, reflecting the cultural heritage of the Gurung people. The inclusion of this character in Unicode helps enable modern computing and text processing for the language, contributing to its revival and ongoing use in documentation and education.