Most Spoken Languages in India

22 July,2024

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The most widely spoken language in India and the official language of the central government. Hindi is spoken by a significant majority in northern and central India.

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Hindi

Predominantly spoken in the state of West Bengal and in the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Bengali has a rich literary heritage.

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Bangla

 Spoken mainly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is known for its classical literature and poetry.

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Telugu

The official language of the state of Maharashtra. Marathi has a long history and significant literature.

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Marathi

Predominantly spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Tamil is one of the oldest classical languages in the world.

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Tamil

Spoken in many parts of India, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, and Delhi. Urdu has a rich tradition in poetry and literature.

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Urdu

The official language of the state of Gujarat. Gujarati is known for its business community and cultural heritage.

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Gujarati

Spoken mainly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada has a rich literary tradition.

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Kannada

Predominantly spoken in the state of Kerala and the Union Territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry. Malayalam has a highly developed literary tradition.

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Malayalam

The official language of the state of Odisha. Odia has a rich literary tradition and cultural heritage.

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Odia

Spoken in the state of Punjab and also in the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Punjabi is known for its vibrant culture and literature.

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Punjabi