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In which state is Kannada spoken by most people?
Karnataka
Indian States by most spoken scheduled languages
State / Union Territory | 1 | 2 |
---|---|---|
Karnataka | Kannada | Urdu |
Kerala | Malayalam | Tamil |
Lakshadweep | Malayalam | Dhivehi |
Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | Marathi |
Which caste has more population in Karnataka?
Among major SCs, Banjara have the highest (88.9 per cent) rural population, followed by Holaya (82.0 per cent), Bhambi (80.7 per cent), Madiga (80.3 per cent), Adi Karnataka (76.2 per cent) and Bhovi (74.9 per cent). But on the other hand, Adi Dravida have 62.8 per cent urban population.
Which language is powerful in Karnataka?
Kannada, one of the classical languages of India, is the most widely spoken and official language of the state. Other minority languages spoken include Urdu, Konkani, Marathi, Tulu, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kodava and Beary. Karnataka also contains some of the only villages in India where Sanskrit is primarily spoken.
How many Kannadigas are there in Karnataka?
Only 500 people form Karnataka or Kannadigas as they are called, have made the city beautiful there home and of this, 90 of them, are specialised doctors in the city’s premiere institute Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. Their number may be small, but their contribution to the city is immeasurable.
Is Bangalore a Kannadiga city?
Though the founding father of the city, Magadi Kempe Gowda, a ruler, who owed allegiance to the Vijayanagara Empire, was a Kannadiga; over a period of time, with British aid, Bangalore was transformed into a cantonment.
Why is the Kannadiga population declining in India?
At the same time, the Kannadiga population in Maharashtra, Goa and Andhra Pradesh has dipped by 20\%, 9\% and 5.5\%, respectively, apparently due to more opportunities in their home state. Kannadigas in Jammu and Kashmir improved their count by 57\% – largely due to the presence of Kannadaspeaking soldiers.
Where are the non-Kannada speakers in Bangalore?
While Kannadigas dominate west and south Bangalore, the non-Kannada speakers are spread all over the city. This is also evident from the performance of Kannada movies, which have to compete for screens with Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam movies.