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Alternate names: Maharashtra, Maharathi, Malhatee, Marthi, Muruthu
Scriptures published: Bible (1821--2002) New Testament (1811--1982) Portions (1807--1957)
Literacy: Literacy rate in first language: 77% (2001 census). Literacy rate in second language: 77% (2001 Census)
Primary country: India
Region: Maharashtra and adjacent states
Also used in: Canada, Israel, Mauritius, United States
Religion: Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jain, Jewish (Bene Israel)
Status: Statutory provincial language in India
Number of users: 71,780,660