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India writes in many languages and speaks in many more voices. And yet, communication has never broken down in this sub-continent. With about 2.4% of the world's land surface and a total of 16% of the world's population (India: A Country Study by James Heitzman and Robert L. Worden eds. Federal Research Division; 1995), India houses according to one estimate, 1,652 “mother-tongues” – including 103 foreign mother tongues (Census 1961 & Nigam 1972: p. xv). Writing came to India much ... Languages belonging to the two major language families - Indo Aryan and Dravidian - are spoken by more than 90% of the people of India. Know more about the languages of India with India Language Map. India is a country rich in languages, just as it is in culture. With over 270 languages and dialects, the variety is stunning, from well-known official languages like Hindi and Bengali to the lesser-known ones that hold great importance for smaller communities. This guide dives into the major language families—Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Austro-Asiatic, and Sino-Tibetan. It also shows how these languages shape society, education, and government. The 22 Official Languages of India Assamese ... Learn about the 22 official languages of India recognized by the Constitution, their language families, and their number of speakers. Find out which languages are spoken by the most people in India and which ones are not included in the Eighth Schedule.