Also Known As:
Bateri Kohistani, Batera Kohistani, Baterawal, Baterawal Kohistani, Dardu
Dialects & Varieties
Language policy, multilingualism and language vitality in Pakistan
Tariq Rahman. 2006. "Language Policy, Multilingualism and Language Vitality in Pakistan." In Lesser-known languages of South Asia: status and policies, case studies and applications of information technology, edited by Anju Saxena and Lars Borin. 73-106. Mouton de Gruyter.
Vulnerable
40 percent certain, based on the evidence available
28,251 (Pakistan); 29,051 (Worldwide)
Native Speakers Worldwide
Domains of Use
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Used in most domains, including official ones such as government, mass media, education, etc.
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Speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
Pakistan
Location Description
"Indus Kohistan Batera village (East of Indus North of Besham)"
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
Positive language attitudes
Other Languages Used By The Community
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Number of Other Language Speakers:
Some multilingualism in Pashto and Urdu, especially among the educated and those who travel on business.
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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