Spoken across eastern Uttar Pradesh, western Bihar, and parts of southern Nepal. Carried abroad by indenture-era diasporas to Mauritius, Fiji, Suriname, and Trinidad.
- Approximate centre
- 25.59°, 85.14°
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Bhojpuri vs Bundeli
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Bundelkhandi
Spoken in the Bundelkhand region straddling Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, around Jhansi. Carries a strong oral epic tradition.
- Approximate centre
- 25.45°, 78.58°
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