| Population |
6,970,000 (1995). |
| Region |
Maharashtra, Amravati, Buldana, Akola districts; Madhya Pradesh, Chhindwara and Balaghat districts; Andhra Pradesh, Adilabad and Nizamabad districts. |
| Alternate names |
Berar Marathi, Berari, Dhanagari, Kumbhari, Madhya Pradesh Marathi |
| Dialects |
Brahmani, Kunbi, Raipur, Jhadpi, Govari, Kosti (Rangari), Kunban (Kohli), Mahari (Dhedi). Regarded by some as a dialect of Marathi [mar]. More distinct varieties are Marheti, Natakani, Katiyai dialect of Malvi [mup]. |
| Classification |
Indo-European, Indo-Iranian, Indo-Aryan, Southern zone, Unclassified |
| Language development |
Radio programs. Bible portions: 1834. |