Munda

Munda refers to a language spoken by the Munda people, an indigenous community primarily in eastern India, especially in parts of Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. It belongs to the Austroasiatic language family, which includes several languages across Southeast Asia and India. Munda languages have unique features and are considered important for understanding the region’s prehistoric migrations and cultural history. They are used in daily communication, traditional rituals, and storytelling, playing a vital role in preserving the community’s heritage and identity.