Bankal

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
jjr
Alternate Names
Bankala, Bankalanci, Baranci, Jaranchi, Jaranci, Jarancin Kasa, Jarawa, Jarawan Kasa, Zhar
User 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.

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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.