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Which languages besides Bengali are spoken in Kolkata?
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Kolkata
Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, India.
While Bengali is the dominant language in Kolkata, the city is highly cosmopolitan and home to a diverse range of linguistic groups.1
In addition to Bengali, other languages spoken in the city include:
Furthermore, Hindustani—a colloquial language drawing from Hindi and Urdu—serves as a lingua franca in the city, facilitating communication among the diverse populations that have migrated to Kolkata from across India. English is also utilized, particularly in administrative contexts.23