The number of speakers of Bihari languages is difficult to indicate because of unreliable sources. In the urban region most educated speakers of the
language name
Hindi as their language because this is what they use in formal contexts and believe it to be the appropriate response because of unawareness. The educated and the urban population of the region return Hindi as the generic name for their language. British linguist Grierson also mentioned that Bajjika, Angika and Surjapuri are also spoken in particular districts of Bihar. These languages are mostly spoken in rural areas. == Languages and dialects ==