Nagpuri
Nagpuri, also known as Nagpuria, is an Indo-Aryan language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Jharkhand and in adjoining parts of Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal. It is typically placed within the Bihari group of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages and is related to other regional languages such as Magahi, Bhojpuri, and Maithili. The language is associated with the Nagpuria-speaking communities, and some scholars also refer to it as Kurmali in regional classifications, though Kurmali is sometimes treated as a distinct language or as a dialect of Nagpuri.
Nagpuri has several dialects, with regional variation across districts such as Ranchi, Gumla, Simdega, Lohardaga, and
In terms of writing and literature, Nagpuri has a growing body of folk poetry, religious texts, and
Efforts to promote Nagpuri include the development of dictionaries and grammars, literary magazines, and language-promoting activities