Languages of Northeast India

Assamese is the official language of Assam and is spoken by approximately 60% of the population.

Manipuri, also known as Meiteilon, is the official language of Manipur and is spoken by approximately 50% of the population.

Naga is a collective term for a group of related languages spoken by the Naga people of Nagaland. There are approximately 30 different Naga languages, each with its own distinct dialect.

Mizo, also known as Lushai, is the official language of Mizoram and is spoken by approximately 80% of the population.

Bodo is the official language of the Bodoland Territorial Region in Assam and is spoken by approximately 1.5 million people.

Karbi is spoken by approximately 1 million people in Assam and Meghalaya.

Garo is spoken by approximately 1 million people in Meghalaya.

Khasi is spoken by approximately 800,000 people in Meghalaya.

Jaintia is spoken by approximately 300,000 people in Meghalaya.

Bhoi is spoken by approximately 200,000 people in Meghalaya.

War is spoken by approximately 100,000 people in Meghalaya.

Lyngngam is spoken by approximately 50,000 people in Meghalaya.

Maram is spoken by approximately 100,000 people in Nagaland and Manipur.

Nocte is spoken by approximately 100,000 people in Arunachal Pradesh.

Tangsa is spoken by approximately 100,000 people in Arunachal Pradesh.