However, there are other languages spoken in West Bengal, including:
* Hindi: Spoken by a significant minority, particularly in the northern parts of the state.
* Urdu: Also spoken by a sizable minority, mainly in urban areas.
* Santali: Spoken by the tribal population in the northern and western parts of the state.
* Nepali: Spoken in the Darjeeling Hills region.
* Odia: Spoken in the western parts of the state bordering Odisha.
* Bhojpuri: Spoken in some pockets of the state.
* English: Widely used in education, government, and business.
So, while Bengali is the dominant language, West Bengal is a diverse state with a number of other languages spoken within its borders.