Alternate Names: Kumar, Mad, Mal, Maler, Malti, Malto, Maltu, Paharia, Pahariya
Dialects: None known. Low comprehension of Mal Paharia ,. Related to Kurux ,. Lexical similarity: 80% with Mal Paharia ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 12,500 (Bhaskararao 2006).
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Positive attitudes. Also use Bengali [ben], Hindi [hin].
Nation of Origin: India
Other Comments: Part of the Malto ethnic group. Traditional religion.