Languages Spoken in Nepal

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is spoken by a majority of the population.

Nepali is spoken by the largest ethnic group in Nepal, the Chhetris.

Maithili is the second most widely spoken language in Nepal, primarily spoken in the eastern part of the country.

Bhojpuri is spoken in the southern plains of Nepal, bordering India.

Tamang is the language spoken by the Tamang people, primarily residing in the central and northern parts of Nepal.

Newari is spoken in the Kathmandu Valley and is recognized as a cultural heritage of Nepal.

Tharu is the language spoken by the Tharu people, primarily residing in the southern plains of Nepal.

Magar is the language spoken by the Magar people, primarily residing in western Nepal.

Gurung is the language spoken by the Gurung people, primarily residing in central Nepal.

Rai is the language spoken by the Rai people, primarily residing in eastern Nepal.

Limbu is the language spoken by the Limbu people, primarily residing in eastern Nepal.

Sherpa is the language spoken by the Sherpa people, primarily residing in the Himalayas.

Tamang is the language spoken by the Tamang people, primarily residing in central Nepal.

Maithili is spoken in the eastern part of Nepal and is closely related to Maithili.

Bhojpuri is the language spoken by the Bhojpuri people, primarily residing in southern Nepal.