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Awadhi vs Bundeli

Compare two dialects of Hindi side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.

Awadhi

Avadhi

Spoken across the Awadh region of central Uttar Pradesh. Carries a major literary tradition through Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas.

Spoken in
Approximate centre
26.85°, 80.95°
Bundeli

Bundelkhandi

Spoken in the Bundelkhand region straddling Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, around Jhansi. Carries a strong oral epic tradition.

Spoken in
Approximate centre
25.45°, 78.58°

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DialectAwadhiSpoken across the Awadh region of central Uttar Pradesh. Carries a major literary tradition through Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas.DialectBundeliSpoken in the Bundelkhand region straddling Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, around Jhansi. Carries a strong oral epic tradition.CompareAwadhi vs BhojpuriAtlasExplore the atlasRead the full picture of Hindi and the dialects within it.