Language
Following are the demographics of the Layyah district, by spoken language:
- Punjab local people different dialects: 95%
- Other: 5%
Inhabitants of Layyah district speak a great variety of Punjabi dialects, although few of these dialects are called as a separate language “Saraiki”, but because of good and loving nature of people there is no distinction or hate among different dialects and have a mix culture of Great (North and South) Punjab.
- Thalochi (Mainly)
- Majhi or standard (Sizeable population in cities also in newly cultivated areas)
- Derawali (Western border area with Dera ismail khan district)
- Chenavari (South Eastern border area near Jhang district)
- Jhangvi (North Eastern border area near Jhang district)
Other Languages include:
- Urdu is mother tongue of few people but being national language is spoken and understood by the sizeable population.
- English is also understood and spoken by few, mainly educated elite.
- Pashto which is spoken by minority population in the KPK province border areas and in the cities.
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