Marwari Native Speakers Across Indian States: Census

Marwari had 78.3 lakh native speakers in the 2011 Census, nearly unchanged from 79.4 lakh in 2001 and up from 46.7 lakh in 1991. Unlike most dialects, Marwari shows significant geographic spread beyond its home state: while Rajasthan accounts for 62 lakh speakers (79%), substantial…