Overview of Maithili language

Maithili is an Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in the eastern Terai region of Nepal and the Indian state of Bihar. It has a rich literary tradition and is written in both Devanagari and Tirhuta scripts.

Speakers: 3,222,389 (11.05%)

Script: Devanagari

Status: Vulnerable

Script Example

मैथिली भाषा

Research Papers and Articles

Maithili Language Preservation

Studies on the preservation and promotion of Maithili language and culture.

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