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Konkani

Konkani is an Indian language associated with the Konkan coast and a diverse literary culture expressed in multiple scripts and regional varieties.

Key points

  • Official language of Goa
  • Spoken along parts of the western coast
  • Written in multiple scripts including Devanagari and Roman
Sources and verification
  1. [1] Sahitya Akademi – Indian Languages and Literature — Sahitya Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India Government Institution Portal View source

Last verified: 25/10/2026