Bagoro
| Bagoro | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| 70,000 approx | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Bagrot valley, Danyor, Oshikhandas, Jalalabad, Taisot, Batkor | |
| Languages | |
| Shina |
Bagoro (Plural: Bagoreh) is member of an ethnic group living in the Bagrot and Taisot valley, alongside the banks of river Bagrot, village of Jalaalabad, and in Danyor city.[1] [2]
The group shares the same dialect, cuisines and traditions.[3]
Name
The word etymologically derives from the word bagharey, meaning "distributors" in the Shina language, as the Bagrot valley was once famous for its agricultural products: crop, fruits and vegetables and its people were famous for their magnanimity and hospitality. [4]
References
- ↑ Episode 4: A Window to Gilgit-Baltistan part-1
- ↑ Episode 3: A Windows to Gilgit-Baltistan
- ↑ Carla F. Radloff. Languages of northern areas. Sociolinguistic Survey of Northern Pakistan (PDF). LOFN AREAS. p. 127.
- ↑ Bagrote Valley
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