Bhili (Bhili: ), , is a Western Indo-Aryan language spoken in west-central India, in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Other names for the language include Bhagoria and Bhilboli; several varieties are called Garasia. Bhili is a member of the Bhil languages, which are related to Gujarati and Rajasthani. The language is written using the Devanagari script. Bhili has no official status in India. Phonology Consonants may also be heard as in free variation. occurs in loanwords from Persian and Hindi. is heard as an allophone of preceding . Vowels Vowels can also be heard as . is borrowed from Hindi. may also be heard as in final position. Further reading Bodhankar, Anantrao. Bhillori (Bhilli) – English Dictionary. Pune: Tribal Research & Training Institute, 2002. Jungblut, L. A Short Bhili Grammar of Jhabua State and Adjoining Territories. S.l: s.n, 1937. Thompson, Charles S. Rudiments of the Bhili Language. Ahmedabad [India]: United Printing Press, 1895. See also Languages of India Languages with official status in India List of Indian languages by total speakers References Western Indo-Aryan languages Languages of India Languages of Madhya Pradesh Languages of Rajasthan Bhil