The Santhal (also spelled as Santal (formerly also spelt as Sontal or Sonthal)) are one of the Munda peoples who live mainly in the states of Jharkhand West Bengal Bihar Odisha and Assam. There is also a significant Santhal minority in neighboring Bangladesh and a small population in Nepal. The Santhals speak the Santali language one of the Munda languages. They are the largest tribal community in India.
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