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GOJ ISO 639-3

Gowlan

A language of India

ISO 639
goj
Population
20,200 (2000).
Location:
Madhya Pradesh state: Hoshangabad district; Maharashtra state: Amravati district, and among Korku [kfq] people; some in north Karnataka state.
Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Classification
Indo-European, Indo-Iranian, Indo-Aryan, Outer Languages, Southern, Unclassified
Dialects
Dialects in Maharashtra and Karnataka reportedly different. May be more similar to Hindi [hin] (Central zone) than to Marathi [mar] (Southern zone).
Language Use
Home. Mixed attitudes. Positive attitudes toward Gowlan and Hindi [hin]. Only some want their children to learn Marathi [mar]. Also use English [eng]. Also use Hindi [hin], but with low bilingualism in Chikli area.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Gowlan
Writing
Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments
Surrounded by Korku. Belong to Gowli caste. Traditional religion, Christian.

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Location: Madhya Pradesh state: Hoshangabad district; Maharashtra state: Amravati district, and among Korku [kfq] people; some in north Karnataka state.