Khandesi
A language of India
| Population | 1,580,000 (1997). |
| Region | Maharashtra, Dhule District, Sakri tahsil, Nasik District, Satna tahsil, Nandurbar District, Nandurbar and Shahada tahsils; Gujarat. |
| Alternate names | Khandeshi, Khandish, Dhed Gujari, Khandeshi Bhili, Maharashtra Bhil |
| Dialects | Dangri, Kunbi (Kunbau), Rangari, Khandesi, Kotali Bhil. All varieties of Khandesi tested at 90% or higher intelligibility with each other. A group of Kukna in Dhule District speak Khandesi. |
| Classification | Indo-European, Indo-Iranian, Indo-Aryan, Central zone, Khandesi |
| Language use | Vigorous. A group of Kukna [kex] in Dhule District speak Khandesi. Positive attitude. Also use Kukna [kex] or Marathi [mar]. |
| Comments | See also Dhanki [dhn]. Traditional religion, Hindu, Christian. |
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