Jogi
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A language of Pakistan
User Population
50,000 (1996 R. Hoyle).
Location
Sindh province: Badin, Hala, Hyderabad, Jusab Jang, Karachi Habchopi, Khokhar Bughera, Makli, Matli, Mirpurkhas, Nabisar, Nagar Parkar, Sato Mel, Tando Adam, Tando Allahyar, Tando Jam, Tando Sain Dad, Taz Mori, Thatta, Umerkot.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Language Use
All domains. Used by all. Most also use Dhatki [mki]. Most also use Marwari [mve]. Also use Gujarati [guj], particularly for religious purposes. Also use Hindi [hin], particularly for religious purposes. Also use Sindhi [snd], especially by women and children, but with very low proficiency, and by men in contact with outsiders. Also use Urdu [urd].
The Jogis may also identify themselves as Marwaris (came from Marwar area in Rajasthan India), or as Gujaratis.