Malapandaram language
| Malapandaram | |
|---|---|
| Native to | India |
| Region | Kerala, Tamil Nadu |
Native speakers | (5,900 cited 2001 census) |
Early forms | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | mjp |
| Glottolog | mala1468 |
Malapandaram (IPA: [mɐlɐpːɐɳɖaːrɐm]) is a Dravidian language of Kerala and Tamil Nadu that is closely related to Tamil. This is the language of the Malappandaram tribe, who live in the forest areas of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
References
- ↑ Malapandaram at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
- ↑ "The role of caste in Karnataka elections: An analysis of the Billava community's political engagement". Asian Journal of Social Research. 12 (4): 45–60. April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ↑ Govt. of Kerala Report
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