8. Tarao Language
870 speakers
The reason why this language is on our list of 15 critically endangered languages in India is pretty obvious. Particularly if you take into consideration the fact there are less than 1,000 people in the world speaking it. It belongs to Sino-Tibetan family, and it is quite typical for the region of Manipur, especially the Palel area of Chandel district and Sinakeithei village of Ukhrul district. The member of Tarao tribe who speak the language became quite a minority, and, unfortunately, this language has never been taught to younger generations.
