- Reorganizing hindi belt: UP, MP, Bihar, Rajasthan: a series of facts on proposed states
- Harit Pradesh or Pashchim Pradesh or Braj Pradesh or Doab
- Bhojpur: proposed state
- Awadh: proposed state
- Magadh: proposed state
- Mithila or Mithilanchal : proposed state
- Vidarbha: proposed state
- Greater Jharkhand: proposed state
- Malwa: proposed state
- Maru Pradesh or Thar: proposed state
- Greater Haryana: proposed state
- Bundelkhand or vindhya pradesh: proposed state
Regions included: Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Ararai, Kishenganj, Purnia, Katihar, Madhepura, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Begusarai, Khagaria districts of bihar
Population (2011): 3.5 crores
Area: 40000 sq KM
Note: Maithili is a language spoken by people of north-eastern Bihar and some districts in Nepal. This area has a distinct identity throughout the history. Even Indian constitution recognize Maithili. Angika is another language spoken in this area. But number of speakers of Angika are too small to form a viable state. So in my opinion a state out of Maithili and Angika speaking regions should be formed.
Take a look at these related posts:
- Magadh: proposed state
- Bhojpur: proposed state
- Maru Pradesh or Thar: proposed state
- Greater Jharkhand: proposed state
- Malwa: proposed state
December 22, 2011 at 2:27 AM
Ok. I know that the first reorganization was done on linguistic basis and that was mainly bcoz ppl could identify themselves only with this common thing. Even though I agree the factor plays an important role today does not the economic viability the more important issue?