Sora language

Sora is a south Munda language of the Austroasiatic language of the Sora people, an ethnic group of eastern India, mainly in the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Sora contains very little formal literature but has an abundance of folk tales and traditions. Most of the knowledge passed down from generation to generation is transmitted orally. Like many languages in eastern India, Sora is listed as 'vulnerable to extinction' by UNESCO. Sora speakers are concentrated in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The language is endangered as per as International Mother Language Institute (IMLI).

Sora
Savara
𑃐𑃚𑃝, ସଉରା
'Sora' in Sorang Sompeng
RegionIndia
EthnicitySora
Native speakers
409,549, 61% of ethnic population (2011 census)
Austroasiatic
  • Munda
    • South
      • Sora-Gorum
        • Sora
Sora Sompeng, Odia, Latin, Telugu
Language codes
ISO 639-3srb
Glottologsora1254
ELPSora
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