Magahi

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Bihar state: Arwal, Aurangabad, western Bhagalpur, Gaya, Jehanabad, western Munger, Nalanda, Nawada, eastern Patna, and Sheikhpura districts; Jharkhand state: Giridih, Hazaribagh, Palamu, southern Ranchi districts, and north Chota Nagpur area.

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Nepal

Language NameMagahi

User Population

46,400 in Nepal, all users. L1 users: 35,600 in Nepal (2011 census). L2 users: 10,800 (2011 census).

Location

Janakpur province: Dhanusha, Mahottari, Saptari, Sarlahi, and Siraha districts; Kosi province: Jhapa, Morang, and Sunsari districts.

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Other Comments

Non-indigenous.

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