Khandesi

KHN

vigorous

Alternate Names: Dhed Gujari, Khandeshi, Khandeshi Bhili, Khandish, Maharashtra Bhil

Dialects: Dangri, Khandesi, Kotali Bhil, Kunbi (Kunbau), Rangari. All varieties of Khandesi tested at 90% or higher intelligibility with each other. A group of Kukna in Dhule District speak Khandesi.

Genealogy:

Indo-European
Indo-Iranian
Indo-Aryan
Central zone
Khandesi

Demographics: 21,900 (2001 census).

Language Use: Vigorous. A group of Kukna [kex] in Dhule District also use Khandesi. Positive attitudes. Also use Kukna [kex], Marathi [mar]. Used as L2 by Kukna [kex].

Language Development: Bible portions.

Nation of Origin: India

Other Comments: See also Dhanki ,. Traditional religion, Christian, Hindu.