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Chhattisgarhi is most closely related to [[Oriya language|Odia]] and [[Awadhi language|Awadhi]] (Avadhi), and these languages are classified in the East Central Zone of the [[Indo-Aryan languages]], the Indian branch of the [[Indo-European languages|Indo-European]] [[language family]]. |
Chhattisgarhi is most closely related to [[Oriya language|Odia]][[http://www.sil.org/system/files/reapdata/13/22/96/132296968376713897299879912622189206471/silesr2013_015.pdf]] and [[Awadhi language|Awadhi]] (Avadhi), and these languages are classified in the East Central Zone of the [[Indo-Aryan languages]], the Indian branch of the [[Indo-European languages|Indo-European]] [[language family]]. |
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Its precise relationship to Hindi is complex and as with other members of the [[Hindustani language|Hindustani]] [[dialect continuum]], its status as a dialect or separate language is to some degree a judgment call. According to the Indian Government, Chhattisgarhi is an eastern [[dialect]] of Hindi,{{citation needed|date=December 2011}} but it is classified as a separate language in [[Ethnologue]]. Chhattisgarhi has several identified dialects of its own. In addition to Chhattisgarhi Proper, these are Baighani, Bhulia, Binjhwari, Kalanga, Kavardi, Khairagarhi, Sadri Korwa, and Surgujia. Surgujia might be a distinct language.<ref>{{e17|sgj|Surgujia}}</ref> |
Its precise relationship to Hindi is complex and as with other members of the [[Hindustani language|Hindustani]] [[dialect continuum]], its status as a dialect or separate language is to some degree a judgment call. According to the Indian Government, Chhattisgarhi is an eastern [[dialect]] of Hindi,{{citation needed|date=December 2011}} but it is classified as a separate language in [[Ethnologue]]. Chhattisgarhi has several identified dialects of its own. In addition to Chhattisgarhi Proper, these are Baighani, Bhulia, Binjhwari, Kalanga, Kavardi, Khairagarhi, Sadri Korwa, and Surgujia. Surgujia might be a distinct language.<ref>{{e17|sgj|Surgujia}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:36, 26 May 2014
| Chhattisgarhi | |
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| छत्तीसगढ़ी | |
| Native to | India |
| Region | Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh |
Native speakers | 18 million (2002)[1] Census results conflate some speakers with Hindi.[2] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | Either:hne – Chhattisgarhisgj – Surgujia |
| Glottolog | chha1249 |
| Linguasphere | 59-AAF-ta |
Chhattisgarhi (Devanagari: छत्तीसगढ़ी) is the official language in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, spoken by 17.5 million people.[1] It is an Eastern Hindi language with heavy vocabulary and linguistic features from Munda and Dravidian languages.[citation needed] Chhattisgarhi has been known by the name Khaltahi to surrounding hill-people and by the name Laria to Sambalpuri and Oriya speakers.
The Chhattisgarh region was known as Daksin Kosal in ancient time and mentioned in several historical records.Thus the classical name of Chhattisgarhi language is Kosali or Daksin Kosali with historical significance.
The speakers are concentrated in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh and in adjacent areas of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Jharkhand.
Chhattisgarhi cultural and political movements, with origins going back to the 1920s, affirmed Chhattisgarhi cultural and linguistic identity and sought greater autonomy within India. This came about in 2000 when 16 districts of the state of Madhya Pradesh became the new state of Chhattisgarh.
Classification
Chhattisgarhi is most closely related to Odia[[2]] and Awadhi (Avadhi), and these languages are classified in the East Central Zone of the Indo-Aryan languages, the Indian branch of the Indo-European language family.
Its precise relationship to Hindi is complex and as with other members of the Hindustani dialect continuum, its status as a dialect or separate language is to some degree a judgment call. According to the Indian Government, Chhattisgarhi is an eastern dialect of Hindi,[citation needed] but it is classified as a separate language in Ethnologue. Chhattisgarhi has several identified dialects of its own. In addition to Chhattisgarhi Proper, these are Baighani, Bhulia, Binjhwari, Kalanga, Kavardi, Khairagarhi, Sadri Korwa, and Surgujia. Surgujia might be a distinct language.[3]
Writing
Chhattisgarhi, like Hindi, is written using the Devanagari script.
See also
- Languages of India
- Languages with official status in India
- List of Indian languages by total speakers
Sources
- G. A. Zograph: Languages of South Asia, 1960 (translated by G.L. Campbell, 1982), Routledge, London.
References
- ^ a b Chhattisgarhi at Ethnologue (16th ed., 2009)
(includes Surgujia) - ^ [1]
- ^ Surgujia at Ethnologue (17th ed., 2013)
Bibliography
- C. K. Chandrakar, "Chhattisgarhi Shabadkosh"
- C. K. Chandrakar, "Manak Chhattisgarhi Vyakaran"
- C. K. Chandrakar, "Chhattisgarhi Muhawara Kosh"
- Chhattisgarh Rajbhasha Aayog, "Prashashnik Shabdkosh Voll. I & II"
Web magazine of Chhattisgarhi language गुरतुर गोठ
External links
- [3].gurturgoth.com webpage on Chhattisgarhi language by Shrimati Hemlata Sharma.
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