Bagoro
Ethnic group of Pakistan
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A Bagoro (plural form: Bagoreh) is a 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]
بگورو | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| approx. 70,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Bagrot valley, Danyor, Oshikhandas, Jalalabad, Bilchar Taisot, Batkor | |
| Languages | |
| Shina |
The group shares the same language, cuisines and traditions.[3]
Etymology
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]