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Santali
Santali is a major Munda language spoken by Santal communities and supported by rich oral, musical and literary traditions, including use of Ol Chiki.
Key points
- Scheduled language of India
- Belongs to the Munda language family
- Ol Chiki is an important script for Santali
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India
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- [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