Sahitya Akademi Award in Maithili Overview
The Maithili Sahitya Akademi Award honors works that preserve the classical and folk traditions of the Mithila region, often focusing on mythology, philosophy, and rural society.
List of Sahitya Akademi Award in Maithili Winners (1954-2026)
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2025 | Mahendra | Dhatri Paat San Gaam | Memoir | Maithili |
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2024 | Mahendra Malangia | Prabandh Sangrah | Essays | Maithili |
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2023 | Basukinath Jha | Bodha Sanketan | Essays | Maithili |
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2022 | Ajit Azad | Pen-Drive Me Prithvi | Poetry | Maithili |
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2021 | Jagdish Prasad Mandal | Pangu | Novel | Maithili |
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2020 | Kamalkant Jha | Gachh Roosal Achhi | Short Stories | Maithili |
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2019 | Kumar Manish Arvind | Jingik Oriaon Karait | Poetry | Maithili |
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2018 | Bina Thakur | Parineeta | Short Stories | Maithili |
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2017 | Udaya Narayana Singh ‘Nachiketa’ | Jahalak Diary | Poetry | Maithili |
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2016 | Shyam Darihare | Barki Kaki at Hotmail Dot Corn | Short Stories | Maithili |
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2015 | Man Mohan Jha | Khissa | Short Stories | Maithili |
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2014 | Asha Mishra | Uchat | Novel | Maithili |
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2013 | Sureshwar Jha | Sangharsh Aa Sehanta | Memoirs | Maithili |
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2012 | Shefalika Verma | Kist-Kist Jeewan | Autobiography | Maithili |
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2011 | Uday Chandra Jha ‘Vinod’ | Apaksha | Poetry | Maithili |
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2010 | Usha Kiran Khan | Bhamati | Novel | Maithili |
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2009 | Man Mohan Jha | Ganga-Putra | Short Stories | Maithili |
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2008 | Mantreshwar Jha | Katek Daaripar | Memoirs | Maithili |
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2007 | Pradip Bihari | Sarokar | Short Stories | Maithili |
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2006 | Bibhuti Anand | Kaath | Short Stories | Maithili |
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2005 | Vivekanand Thakur | Chanan Ghan Gachchiya | Poetry | Maithili |
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2004 | Chandrabhanu Singh | Shakuntala | Epic | Maithili |
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2003 | Niraja Renu (Khamakhy A Devi) | Ritambhara | Short Stories | Maithili |
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2002 | Somdev | Sahasmukhi Chowk Par | Poems | Maithili |
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2001 | Babuajee Jha ‘Ajnat’ | Pratijna Pandav | Epic | Maithili |
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2000 | Ramanand Renu | Katek Raas Baat | Poetry | Maithili |
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1999 | Saketanand | Gananayak | Short Stories | Maithili |
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1998 | Jeeva Kant | Takait Achhi Chirai | Poetry | Maithili |
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1997 | Keerti Narayan Mishra | Dhwast Hoet Shanti Stoop | Poetry | Maithili |
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1996 | Raj Mohan Jha | Aai Kaalhi Parsoo | Short stories | Maithili |
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1995 | Jayamanta Mishra | Kavita Kusumanjali | Poetry | Maithili |
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1994 | Gangesh Gunjan | Uchitavakta | Short stories | Maithili |
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1993 | Govinda Jha | Samak Pauti | Short stories | Maithili |
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1992 | Bhimanath Jha | Vividha | Essays | Maithili |
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1991 | Ramdeo Jha | Pasijhaita Pathar | Play | Maithili |
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1990 | Prabhas Kumar Choudhuri | Prabhasak Katha | Short stories | Maithili |
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1989 | Kanchinath Jha ‘Kiran’ | Parasar | Epic | Maithili |
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1988 | Mayanand Mishra | Mantraputra | Novel | Maithili |
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1987 | Umanath Jha | Atita | Short stories | Maithili |
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1986 | Subhadra Jha | Natik Patrak Uttar | Belles-lettres | Maithili |
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1985 | Hari Mohan Jha | Jeevan Yatra | Autobiography | Maithili |
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1984 | Arsi Prasad Singh | Suryamukhi | Poetry | Maithili |
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1983 | Chandranath Mishra ‘Amar’ | Maithili Patrakaritaka Ithihas | Treatise | Maithili |
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1982 | Lily Ray | Marichika | Novel | Maithili |
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1981 | Markandeya Pravasi | Agastyayaini | Epic | Maithili |
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1980 | Sudhanshu Shekhar Chaudhary | Ee Bataha Sansar | Novel | Maithili |
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1979 | Tantranath Jha | Krishna-charit | Poetry | Maithili |
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1978 | Upendra Thakur ‘Mohan’ | Baji Uthal Murali | Poetry | Maithili |
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1977 | Rajeshwar Jha | Avahatta: Udbhava O Vikas | Literary criticism | Maithili |
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1976 | Vaidyanath Mallik ‘Vidhu’ | Sitayana | Epic | Maithili |
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1975 | Girindramohan Mishra | Kichhu Dekhal Kichhu Sunal | Reminiscences | Maithili |
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1973 | Braj Kishore Verma ‘Manipadma’ | Naika Banijara | Novel | Maithili |
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1971 | Surenda Jha ‘Suman’ | Payasvini | Poetry | Maithili |
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1970 | Kashikant Mishra ‘Madhup’ | Radha Viraha | Epic poetry | Maithili |
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1969 | Upendranth Jha | Du Patra | Novel | Maithili |
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1968 | ‘Yatri’ (Vaidyanath Mishra) | Patrahin Nagna Gachh | Poetry | Maithili |
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1966 | Yashodhar Jha | Mithila-Baibhav | Philosophical treatise | Maithili |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sahitya Akademi Award is a Literary award. It is given to recognize excellence in Literary field. This award holds importance because it highlights achievements and encourages individuals or organizations to perform better in their respective areas.
Sahitya Akademi Award is awarded for Promotion of Literature. This means the award is given to honor outstanding contributions and achievements in this area. It helps promote talent, dedication, and excellence among individuals or groups involved in this field.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented by Goverment of India. The Goverment of India organization or authority is responsible for selecting deserving candidates and maintaining the credibility of the award through a proper evaluation and selection process.
The Sahitya Akademi Award was first awarded in 1954. Since then, it has continued to recognize excellence and honor individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions in their respective fields over the years.
The most recent Sahitya Akademi Award was awarded in 2026. This shows that the award is still relevant and continues to appreciate and recognize achievements in modern times.
The current status of the Sahitya Akademi Award is Continue. This indicates whether the award is still active or has been discontinued, helping users understand its present significance and relevance.
The Sahitya Akademi Award is associated with India. This means the award is either given by this country or primarily recognized within it, making it an important part of its awards and honors system.
