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Alternate names: Malatri, Maler, Malti, Malto, Maltu, Sawriya Malto Also: in Bangladesh -- Malto, Paharia
Scriptures published: New Testament (1999) Portions (1881--1994)
Literacy: Literacy classes. Literacy rate in second language: 7%
Primary country: India
Region: Jharkhand, north former Santhal Pargana district, Rajmahal hills; Sahibganj and Godda districts, Pakaur district, Litipara block; West Bengal, Bankura, Barddhaman, and Murshidabad districts
Also used in: Bangladesh
Religion: Traditional religion, Christian
Livelihood: Swidden agriculturalists: rice, maize, wheat, sugarcane, lentils, vegetables; animal husbandry: dairy cattle, goats, pigs, poultry; fishermen; hunters; firewood gatherers
Number of users: 61,000 (54,000; 7,000 in Bangladesh (2007))