Khandesi

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A language of India

ISO 639-3
khn
Alternate Names
Dhed Gujari, Khandeshi, Khandeshi Bhili, Khandish, Maharashtra Bhil
Population

21,900 (2001 census).

Location

Maharashtra, Dhule district, Sakri tahsil; Nasik district, Satna tahsil; Nandurbar district, Nandurbar, and Shahada tahsils; Gujarat.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Indo-European, Indo-Iranian, Indo-Aryan, Central zone, Khandesi
Dialects

Dangri, Khandesi, Kotali Bhil, Kunbi (Kunbau), Rangari. All varieties of Khandesi tested at 90% or higher intelligibility with each other. A group of Kukna in Dhule District speak Khandesi.

Language Use

Vigorous. A group of Kukna [kex] in Dhule District also use Khandesi. Positive attitudes. Also use Kukna [kex] or Marathi [mar].

Language Development
Bible portions.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Khandesi
Other Comments

See also Dhanki [dhn]. Traditional religion, Hindu, Christian.