Odia Language
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Linguistic Classification Odia is an Indo-Aryan language primarily spoken in the Indian state of Odisha.
Number of Speakers As per the 2011 Census, there are approximately 37.5 million native Odia speakers in India, accounting for 3.1% of the country's population.
Official Status Odia is the official language of Odisha and one of the 22 scheduled languages recognized by the Indian Constitution.
Classical Language In 2014, Odia was designated as a classical language of India, acknowledging its rich literary heritage and historical significance.