Languages of Manipur

Manipuri, also known as Meitei, is the official language of Manipur and is spoken by the majority of the population.

There are approximately 30 languages spoken in Manipur, belonging to various language families such as Tibeto-Burman, Kuki-Chin, and Naga.

Manipuri belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family, which is one of the largest language families in the world and includes languages spoken in Tibet, Burma, and parts of South Asia.

Tangkhul is the language spoken by the Tangkhul Naga people, who are one of the largest Naga tribes in Manipur.

Kuki is the language spoken by the Kuki people, who are an ethnic group inhabiting parts of Manipur, Mizoram, and other neighboring states.

Mao is the language spoken by the Mao Naga people, who are one of the major Naga tribes in Manipur.

Maring is the language spoken by the Maring people, who are an ethnic group primarily residing in Manipur.

Paite is the language spoken by the Paite people, who are an ethnic group inhabiting parts of Manipur, Mizoram, and other neighboring states.

Anal is the language spoken by the Anal people, who are one of the Naga tribes in Manipur.

Kom is the language spoken by the Kom people, who are an ethnic group primarily residing in Manipur.

Lamkang is the language spoken by the Lamkang people, who are one of the Naga tribes in Manipur.

Thadou is the language spoken by the Thadou people, who are an ethnic group primarily residing in Manipur.

Kabui is the language spoken by the Kabui people, who are one of the Naga tribes in Manipur.

Rongmei is the language spoken by the Rongmei people, who are one of the Naga tribes in Manipur.

Zeliangrong is the language spoken by the Zeliangrong people, who are one of the Naga tribes in Manipur.