Languages with the Smallest Number of Speakers in India

Toda is a Dravidian language spoken by the Toda people of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu. It is estimated to have only about 1,000 speakers.

Chenchu is a Dravidian language spoken by the Chenchu people of Andhra Pradesh. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Kota is a Dravidian language spoken by the Kota people of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu. It is estimated to have about 2,000 speakers.

Irula is a Dravidian language spoken by the Irula people of Tamil Nadu. It is estimated to have about 1,500 speakers.

Paniya is a Dravidian language spoken by the Paniya people of Kerala. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Konda is a Dravidian language spoken by the Konda people of Andhra Pradesh. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Kuvi is a Dravidian language spoken by the Kuvi people of Andhra Pradesh. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Muria is a Dravidian language spoken by the Muria people of Chhattisgarh. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Gondi is a Dravidian language spoken by the Gondi people of Madhya Pradesh. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Korku is a Dravidian language spoken by the Korku people of Maharashtra. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Bhili is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Bhil people of Rajasthan. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Garasia is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Garasia people of Gujarat. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Siddi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Siddi people of Karnataka. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Naika is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Naika people of Maharashtra. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Pardhi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Pardhi people of Madhya Pradesh. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.