Languages of the Jharkhand

Hindi is the official language of Jharkhand, as per the state's constitution.

Hindi is spoken by the largest number of people in Jharkhand, followed by Santali, Ho, and Kurukh.

Santali is classified as an Austroasiatic language, while Hindi, Ho, and Kurukh are classified as Dravidian languages.

Ho is classified as a Dravidian language, while Hindi, Santali, and Kurukh are classified as Austroasiatic languages.

Ho is spoken by the Munda people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Kurukh are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Kurukh is spoken by the Oraon people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Santali is spoken by the Santhal people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Ho, and Kurukh are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Kharia is spoken by the Kharia people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Mundari is spoken by the Mundari people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Kurukh are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Bhumij is spoken by the Bhumij people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Birhor is spoken by the Birhor people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Korwa is spoken by the Korwa people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Asur is spoken by the Asur people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Mal Paharia is spoken by the Mal Paharia people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.

Sauria Paharia is spoken by the Sauria Paharia people of Jharkhand, while Hindi, Santali, and Ho are spoken by other ethnic groups in the state.