Uttarakhand language

     People of uttarakhand speak the dialect of Kumaoni(in the Kumaon area) and Garhwali(in Garhwal area). They are sometimes also sometimes also known as Pahari as they belong to central Paharai language group of the Himalayas. . Most of the dialects are influenced by Sankrit, central pahari, sauraseni prakit. These dialects in term also influence the lingo of the neighboring areas of Himachal Pradesh, Nepal etc. Within each area people speak different dialects which are influenced by the area where the people live. Some of the dialects spoken include:

• Kumaon - Johari, Danpuriya, Askoti, Sirali, Gangola, Khasparjia, Phaldakoti, Pachhai, Rauchaubhaisi, Majh Kumaiya, Soryali, Chaugarkhyali, Kumaiya.
• Garhwal - Jaunsari, Sailani in parts of Tehri, Marchi or Bhotia dialect, Jadhi in parts of uttarkashi.

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