Languages Spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, serving as the official language of the union territory.

The Nicobarese language, belonging to the Austroasiatic language family, is the native tongue of the Nicobarese people, an indigenous community inhabiting the Nicobar Islands.

Hindi serves as the lingua franca in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, facilitating communication among individuals from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is home to approximately 15 languages, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region.

The Onge language is the native tongue of the Onge tribe, an indigenous community residing in the Little Andaman Island.

The Jarawa language is the native tongue of the Jarawa tribe, an indigenous community inhabiting the Jarawa Reserve in the Andaman Islands.

The Sentinelese language is the native tongue of the Sentinelese people, an isolated tribe residing on North Sentinel Island in the Andaman Islands.

The Great Andamanese language is the native tongue of the Great Andamanese tribe, an indigenous community inhabiting the Strait Island in the Andaman Islands.

The Shompen language is the native tongue of the Shompen tribe, an indigenous community residing in the Great Nicobar Island.

The Car Nicobarese language is the native tongue of the Nicobarese people inhabiting the Car Nicobar Island.

The Great Nicobarese language is the native tongue of the Nicobarese people inhabiting the Great Nicobar Island.

The Little Nicobarese language is the native tongue of the Nicobarese people inhabiting the Little Nicobar Island.

The Teressa Nicobarese language is the native tongue of the Nicobarese people inhabiting the Teressa Island.

The Katchal Nicobarese language is the native tongue of the Nicobarese people inhabiting the Katchal Island.

The Camorta Nicobarese language is the native tongue of the Nicobarese people inhabiting the Camorta Island.