Goaria is a Marwari language of the Rajasthani branch of Indo-Aryan languages, spoken by approximately 25,000 people in Sindh Province, Pakistan. The Goaria people are predominantly Hindu and use Hindi for religious worship. It is one of several Rajasthani-related languages spoken by Hindu communities in Sindh, alongside Dhatki and Marwari.
Status
According to Ethnologue, Goaria is a stable language with an EGIDS rating of 6a (Vigorous), meaning it is used as a first language by all generations within the ethnic community. The language is not taught in schools.
See also
- Languages of Pakistan
- Hinduism in Pakistan
- Rajasthani languages