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Phudagi language

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. It is considered an endangered language, due to its decreased use as a first language for young people.

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Phudagi
Vadvali
फुदगी
वाडवळी
Native toIndia
RegionMaharashtra: Dahanu, Naigaon, Thane
Native speakers
(2,500 cited 2000)1
Language codes
ISO 639-3phd
Glottologphud1238

The Phudagi language, also known as Vadvali, is a language or dialect of the Marathi–Konkani group.2 This language is spoken by Panchkalshi and Chaukalshi communities residing in Palghar, Vasai localities. It is considered an endangered language, due to its decreased use as a first language for young people.3

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  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.