Maithili language, this region is now known as Mithila.  Mithila  region comprises following districts in  India  : Darbhanga ,  Saharsa ,  Bhagalpur ,  Purnea ,  Madhubani ,  Samastipur ,  Begusarai , Supaul ,  Madhepura ,  Sitamarhi ,  Sheohar ,  Muzzafarpur ,  Khagaria ,  Katihar ,  Araria ,  Banka ,  Godda ,