Phudagi language

Phudagi
Vadvali
फुदगी
वाडवळी
Native toIndia
RegionMaharashtra: Dahanu, Naigaon, Thane
Native speakers
(2,500 cited 2000)
Language codes
ISO 639-3phd
Glottologphud1238

The Phudagi language, also known as Vadvali, is a language or dialect of the Marathi–Konkani group. This language is spoken by Panchkalshi and Chaukalshi communities residing in Palghar, Vasai localities.[citation needed] It is considered an endangered language, due to its decreased use as a first language for young people.

References

  1. ↑ Phudagi at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ↑ Voegelin, C. F.; Voegelin, F. M. (1966). "Index of Languages of the World (M-Z)". Anthropological Linguistics. 8 (7): i–202. ISSN 0003-5483.
  3. ↑ "Phudagi | Ethnologue Free". Ethnologue (Free All). Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2026.