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Marathi

  • 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

(data from Ethnologue and other sources)

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