Geographical Distribution
Varhadi is broadly defined as a dialect of Marathi spoken in Vidarbha region. However, technically, Varhad (Berrar) consists of only five districts (Amravati, Akola, Washim, Yavatmal & Buldana) of Amravati division (also known as western Vidarbha). The four districts viz. Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur & Gadchiroli of Nagpur division (excluding Nagpur & Wardha districts) are collectively called as jhadipatti (झाडीपट्टी) (literally, forest belt) and the dialect of Marathi spoken in this area is known as jhadiboli (झाडीबोली). Despite of lots of similarities, the major difference between Varhadi & Jhadiboli is, in Varhadi, retroflex lateral approximant (ळ) of standard Marathi is replaced by platal approximant (य) while in Jhadiboli, it is replaced by alveolar approximant (र). So, dole (डोळे) (eyes) of standard Marathi becomes doye (डोये) in Varhadi but dore (डोरे) in Jhadiboli. One can also differentiate Jhadiboli from Varhadi by its present perfect tense construction. For instance, when asked for a cup of tea, a waiter from a hotel in Bhandara district may answer as ‘chaha nase’ (चहा नसे) unlike ‘chaha nahi’ (चहा नाही) of Varhadi.
The dialect spoken in Nagpur & Wardha districts is again a matter of dispute. Although, it is very much similar to Varhadi, many people claim that it is a distinct dialect, popularly known as ‘Nagpuri’ while a few claim that it is a blend of Varhadi & Jhadiboli.
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