Bankal

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: jjr
Alternate Names: Bankala, Bankalanci, Baranci, Jaranchi, Jaranci, Jarancin Kasa, Jarawa, Jarawan Kasa, Zhar
Population: 75,000 (2011 SIL).
Location:: Bauchi state: Bauchi LGA, Din, Luda, Nyamrat, and Zungur; Dass LGA, Bajar, Dott, Lir; Tafawa-Balewa LGA, Bagel; Toro LGA, Kufai and Luchi.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Jarawan, Nigerian
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Gwak [jgk], Duguri [dbm], Mama [mma], and Mbat [bau].
Language Use: Also use Hausa [hau].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Bankal
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: The Bankalawa people identify as Bankalawa and also as Jarawa or Jar people.

Location: Bauchi state: Bauchi LGA, Din, Luda, Nyamrat, and Zungur; Dass LGA, Bajar, Dott, Lir; Tafawa-Balewa LGA, Bagel; Toro LGA, Kufai and Luchi.