Which language is official and most widely spoken in Telangana?

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Map highlighting the Indian state of Telangana in orange, with its capital Hyderabad marked, set within the broader context of India and neighboring countries in South Asia. Surrounding countries and bodies of water, such as the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, are also labeled. — Telangana Telangana.

The official and most widely spoken language in the Indian state of Telangana is Telugu, which is a Dravidian language.1

While Telugu is the primary language, other languages are also spoken by various communities within the state, including Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi, as well as Lambadi (Banjari) among the state's Scheduled Tribes.1