Language
As per the 1998 census of Pakistan, the following are the demographics of the Mianwali district, by spoken language:
- Punjab local people different dialects: 88%
- Other: 12%
Inhabitants of Mianwali 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 (East and West) Punjab.
- Jandali/Rohi (Central parts of the district)
- Awankari (Northern parts)
- Shah puri (Easteren parts)
- Thalochi (Southern parts in desert areas)
- Majhi or standard (Sizeable population in cities)
Other Languages include:
- Pashto which is also spoken by sizeable population in the KPK province border areas and in the cities. Khattak tribes, Chapri, Bhangi Khel, Sultan Khel, Makarwal and Bani Afghan are bilingual and Pashto is their primary language but they can easily communicate in Punjabi as well.
- 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.
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