Vasavi

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A language of India

ISO 639-3
vas
Alternate Names
Adiwasi Bhil, Ambodia Bhil, Bhilori, Dhogri Bhil, Keski Bhil, Padwi Bhilori, Vasava, Vasava Bhil, Vasave
Population

1,200,000 (2002 FMPB).

Location

Maharashtra, Nandurbar district, Tapti river area; Gujarat, Surat and Bharuch districts, southern areas of Akkalkuwa and Akrani (Dhadgaon) tahsils, north of Tapti river; Satpudas; central and north Nandurbar and Nawapur tahsils south of Tapti.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

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

Ambodi (Ambodia), Dehvali (Kolche), Dogri (Dhogri, Dungri), Khatalia, Kot. Not intelligible of Pauri Bareli [bfb] or Bhili [bhb]. 77%–93% intelligibility between Dogri, Khatali, Dehwali, Dubli, and Kotni varieties. Vasavi Dungri 79% intelligible of Dungra Bhil.

Language Use

Low proficiency in Marathi [mar].

Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: Low. Radio programs. NT: 2006.
Writing
Devanagari script. Gujarati script.
Other Comments

Subgroup of Bhil ethnic group. Vasava is the people name. Traditional religion.