India is known for its incredible linguistic diversity. While there are 22 officially recognized languages in India, the total number of languages spoken in the country is much higher. It is estimated that India is home to over 1,600 languages, including regional languages, dialects, and tribal languages. These languages belong to various language families, such as Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Austro-Asiatic, Tibeto- Burman, and others. However, it’s important to note that the exact count can vary depending on the criteria used to define a distinct language versus a dialect.