Maithils
Maithils (Tirhuta: মৈথিল, Devanagari: मैथिल), also known as Maithili people, are an Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group from the Indian subcontinent, who speak the Maithili language as their native language. They inhabit the Mithila region, which comprises Northern and Eastern Bihar and Northeastern Jharkhand in India and some adjoining districts of Nepal constituting Madhesh Province in addition to some terai districts of Bagmati and Koshi Provinces. The Maithil region forms an important part of Hinduism as it is said to be the birthplace of Sita, the wife of Ram and incarnation of Lakshmi.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| c. 73 million | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| India | 70 million (2011 Census) |
| Nepal | 3.1 million (2011 Census) |
| Languages | |
| Maithili Hindi and Nepali | |
| Religion | |
| Majority: Hinduism Minority: Islam · Buddhism · Others | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Magahi · Bhojpuris · Awadhis | |
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