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Which districts are associated with Maithili and Magahi languages?

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The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, features a tall, intricately carved central spire surrounded by smaller shrines, trees, and gardens.
Bihar Mahabodhi Buddhist temple, built in the 2nd century ce, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.

In the state of Bihar, India, the Maithili and Magahi languages are associated with specific regions.1

  • Maithili: This language is spoken in the districts of Darbhanga and Saharsa. It is historically linked to the region of Mithila, also known as Tirhut.123
  • Magahi: This language is spoken in the districts of Patna, Gaya, and Munger.1

These languages, along with Bhojpuri, constitute the primary Bihari languages spoken across the state.21