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Other forest tribes of Kerala
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Endangered

Native Speakers Worldwide

~150

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Year of info

1994

Location and Context

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India: southern highlands

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"Vishacans are the inhabitants of the Ernakulam and Trichur districts. They are seen at Parana and Perumuzhi on the banks of theIdamala river, Idyara Range, Moovatupuzha Taluk. Stray groups are seen on the banks of the Chalakudi river near Ittyani." (p.156)

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"Vishacans are the inhabitants of the Ernakulam and Trichur districts. They are seen at Parana and Perumuzhi on the banks of theIdamala river, Idyara Range, Moovatupuzha Taluk. Stray groups are seen on the banks of the Chalakudi river near Ittyani." (p.156)

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Speaker number data: (Shashi 1994)

Year of info

2009

Location and Context

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India

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Location description

Kerala, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Thrissur districts, Parana and Perumuzhi on Idamala River, Idyara Range, Moovatupuzha Taluk; Chalakudi River near Ittyani

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Kerala, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Thrissur districts, Parana and Perumuzhi on Idamala River, Idyara Range, Moovatupuzha Taluk; Chalakudi River near Ittyani

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India

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10.18, 76.76

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