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Maithili Language

Discover Maithili, a special language spoken by millions in India and Nepal!

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Linguistic Map of Bihar

Linguistic Map of Bihar

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Map of the Senas of Makwanpur Kingdom (Maithili Dynasty, c. 1300โ€“1762)
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Key Facts

Language Family
Indo-Aryan language.
Native Region
Mithila region of India and Nepal.
Number of Speakers
Over 21.7 million people.
Official Status
One of the 22 scheduled languages of India and a provincial official language of Nepal.

What's a Maithili?

Imagine a language like a secret code that millions of people share! That's Maithili. It's spoken in a place called Mithila, which is like a big neighborhood in India and Nepal. Think of it as a special way families and friends talk to each other, sharing stories and jokes. It's one of the official languages in India, which means it's super important!

Where Does Maithili Live?

Maithili calls a colorful region called Mithila its home. This region is spread across parts of India, in states like Bihar and Jharkhand, and also in Nepal. So, if you were to visit these places, you'd hear people chatting in Maithili! It's like a special song that fills the air in these parts of the world.

Maithili's Amazing Numbers!

Did you know that over 21 million people speak Maithili? That's more people than can fit in a giant stadium! Out of all those people, about 3 million live in Nepal. It's one of the most popular languages there. Maithili is also written in a special way, sometimes using a script called Devanagari, which is also used for Hindi.

Talking in Maithili!

Maithili is a language that helps people connect. When people speak Maithili, they can share their thoughts, sing songs, and tell stories. It's a way to keep their culture alive and pass down traditions from parents to children. It's like a bridge connecting everyone in the Mithila region.

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