Bhadrawahi
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A language of India
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Baderwali, Badrohi, Bahi, Bhadarwahi, Bhaderbhai Jamu, Bhaderwali Pahari, Bhadrava, Bhadri
Autonym
भद्रवाही (Bhadrawahi)
Population
116,000 (2011). 98,800 Bhadrawahi and 17,300 Padari (2011 census).
Location
Himachal Pradesh state: small border area; Jammu and Kashmir state: Doda district, Bhadarwah town and surrounding villages.
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Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
Bhalesi, Padari (Padar). Lexical similarity: 45% with Pangwali [pgg].
Language Use
Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 70% (84% for males, 53% for females). Literature. Radio. Grammar.
Language Resources
Hindu.