Bhojpuri is an Indo-Aryan language native to the Bhojpur-Purvanchal region of India and the Terai region of Nepal. It is chiefly spoken in western Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and northwestern Jharkhand. It is an eastern Indo Aryan language and as of 2000 is spoken by about 5% of India's population. Bhojpuri is a descendant of Magadhi Prakrit and is closely related to Maithili, Magahi, Bangla, Odia, Assamese, etc. languages.
Bhojpuri is a tonal language, with three tones: high, low, and rising. It has a rich morphology, with a complex system of noun declensions and verb conjugations. Bhojpuri vocabulary is derived from Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Arabic.
Bhojpuri is a vibrant and living language, with a rich literary and cultural tradition. It is the language of many popular folk songs, dances, and festivals. Bhojpuri is also used in a variety of media, including cinema, television, and radio.