Konkani is the official language of Goa, as recognized by the state government.

Approximately 89% of the population in Goa speaks Konkani, making it the most widely spoken language in the state.

Devanagari is the primary script used for writing Konkani in Goa, although the Roman script is also used to some extent.

Goan Konkani is the dialect of Konkani spoken in Goa, and it has its own unique characteristics and variations.

Marathi is spoken by a significant minority of the population in Goa, particularly in the northern part of the state.

Approximately 15% of the population in Goa speaks Marathi, making it the second most widely spoken language in the state.

Devanagari is the primary script used for writing Marathi in Goa, although the Roman script is also used to some extent.

Goan Marathi is the dialect of Marathi spoken in Goa, and it has its own unique characteristics and variations.

Kannada, Telugu, Gujarati, and Urdu are spoken by small communities in Goa, reflecting the state's diverse linguistic landscape.

Portuguese was the official language of Goa during the Portuguese colonial period, and it continues to have a presence in the state today.

Portuguese is written using the Roman script, which is also used for writing English and many other languages worldwide.

Goan Portuguese is the dialect of Portuguese spoken in Goa, and it has its own unique characteristics and variations.

There are approximately seven languages spoken in Goa, including Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Gujarati, and Urdu.

Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, and English are all used in the education system in Goa, depending on the level of education and the medium of instruction.

The Konkani language faces challenges such as lack of government support, influence of other languages like Marathi and Hindi, and migration of Konkani speakers out of Goa.