Torwali
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A language of Pakistan
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Torwalak, Torwali Kohistani, Turvali
Population
102,000 (2016).
Location
Khyber Pakhtunkwa province: Swat district; upper Swat district, both sides of Swat river, north of Madyan up to Asret (Bahrain dialect); 2 villages in Chail valley (Chail dialect).
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
Language Use
Language Development
Curriculum was developed for a 2-year multilingual education program that bridges children from Torwali to Urdu [urd]. Taught in primary schools, but only to a limited extent. Literature. Dictionary.
Language Resources
Muslim.