Vasavi

VAS

developing

Alternate Names: Adiwasi Bhil, Ambodia Bhil, Bhilori, Dhogri Bhil, Keski Bhil, Padwi Bhilori, Vasava, Vasava Bhil, Vasave

Dialects: Ambodi (Ambodia), Dehvali (Kolche), Dogri (Dhogri, Dungri), Khatalia, Kot. Not intelligible of Pauri Bareli , or Bhili ,. 77%–93% intelligibility between Dogri, Khatali, Dehwali, Dubli, and Kotni varieties. Vasavi Dungri 79% intelligible of Dungra Bhil.

Genealogy:

Indo-European
Indo-Iranian
Indo-Aryan
Central zone
Gujarati

Demographics: 1,200,000 (2002 Friends Missionary Prayer Band).

Language Use: Low proficiency in Marathi [mar].

Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: Low. Radio programs. NT: 2006.

Writing System: Devanagari, Gujarati

Nation of Origin: India

Other Comments: Subgroup of Bhil ethnic group. Vasava is the people name.