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Which other languages are spoken by communities 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.

While Telugu is the official and most widely spoken language in Telangana, the state is home to a diverse population that speaks several other languages.1

Communities in Telangana also speak the following languages:

Urdu: Spoken by a small minority.1
Border-area languages: These include Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi.1
Tribal languages: Lambadi (Banjari) and other languages are spoken by the state’s Scheduled Tribes, which are the official designation for indigenous minority peoples.1