Pahari-Pothwari people
The Pothwari people or Pahari People are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group native to Pothwar. They speak Pothwari, an Indo-Aryan language related to Lahnda group of Punjabi, and other similar dialects such as Majhi dialect, Malwai dialect, Doabi, Dogri, and Jatki dialect. Pothwari is often called a dialect of Punjabi
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 13 Million | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Punjab, United Kingdom, Azad Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Languages | |
| Hindi, Urdu, Pothwari, English, and Punjabi | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly: Islam Minority: Sikhism and Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Indo-Aryan peoples |
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