Bhili language

Bhili (Bhili: भीली), IPA: [bʱiːliː], is an indigenous language spoken in west-central India, in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Other names for the language include Bhagoria and Bhilboli; several varieties are called Garasia. Bhili is a member of the Bhil languages, which are related to Gujarati and Rajasthani. The language is written using the Devanagari script.

Bhili
भीली
The word "Bhili" written in Devanagari script
Native toIndia
RegionBhil Pradesh (Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra)
EthnicityBhil
Native speakers
3,206,533 (2011 census)
Devanagari, Gujarati
Language codes
ISO 639-3Variously:
bhb  Bhili (Bhagoria, Bhilboli, Patelia)
gas  Adiwasi Garasia
gra  Rajput Garasia (Dungri)
Glottologbhil1251  Bhili
rajp1235  Rajput Garasia
adiw1235  Adiwasi Garasia
Percentage Bhili speakers by Indian district, 2011

Bhili has no official status in India.

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