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 ... India has 22 official languages recognized by the Constitution, but also many unscheduled and endangered languages spoken by smaller communities or tribes. Learn about the language families, multilingualism, and language policy in India. India’s Constitution acknowledges 22 official languages, allowing each state or territory to choose one or more languages for administrative purposes. These languages include widely spoken ones like Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, and Tamil, as well as others like Sanskrit and Urdu. 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.
