The mother tongue of Vellore is Tamil.
Tamil is the predominant language spoken in Vellore, with a significant majority of the population identifying it as their native language. This makes Tamil the primary mother tongue for the district.
Language Demographics in Vellore
Vellore, a district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, exhibits a diverse linguistic landscape, though Tamil clearly stands out as the most widely spoken language. Based on demographic data, the distribution of major languages in Vellore is as follows:
| SL | Language | Percentage of Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil | 80.34% |
| 2 | Urdu | 9.70% |
| 3 | Telugu | 8.10% |
| 4 | Kannada | 0.67% |
As the table illustrates, Tamil is spoken by over 80% of the population, solidifying its status as the mother tongue for the overwhelming majority of Vellore's residents. Other significant languages include Urdu and Telugu, reflecting the district's cultural and historical connections.
This linguistic profile highlights the deep-rooted presence of Tamil culture and heritage within the region. For more detailed linguistic data, you can refer to the Vellore Language Profile on LangLex.
