Languages of Tripura

Tripura

Bengali, English and Kokborok are the official languages of Tripura. English is mainly used for the official purpose. Bengali is the most spoken language in urban centres whereas Kokborok is the most spoken tribal language.

As of 2001 census, major languages alongwith number of their speakers in Tripura are

Language	Number	Percentage
Bengali	2,47,994	67.14
Kokborok	8,14,375	25.46
Hindi	53,691	1.68
Mogh	28,850	0.9
Oriya	23,899	0.75
Bishnupriya Manipuri	21,716	0.68
Manipuri	20,716	0.65
Halam	17,990	0.56
Garo	11,312	0.35

Other minor languages which are spoken in Tripura are Chakma, Chin, Darlong, Hmar, Hrangkhol, Kharia, Khasi, Koch, Kurumukar, Kurux, Marma, Mizo, Mundari, Tangkhul, Ralte, Ranglong, Riang, Sakachep, Santhali, Sylheti and Vaiphei.

Literature
Tripura is known for its rich written and oral literary tradition. With the patronage of the Manikya rulers and influence of Rabindranath Tagore, the Bengali literature of Tripura grew expontentially. On another hand, with increasing literacy rates, Kokborok literature is also making waves in literary scene of Tripura. Kokborok belongs to Tibeto-Burman group, but uses Bengali script for writing.

Some of the prominent literary figures from Tripura are Sankha Subhra Devbarman, Khagesh Dev Burman, Snehamoy Roy Chowdhuri, Nanda Kumar Debbarma, Bodhrai Debbarma, Rabindrakishore Debbarma and Sefali Debbarma.