This Region was named as Mithila by mythologically renowned king Janak, who was descendant king Mithi of  Ichhavaku Dynasty.
This region has been the place of learning since the ancient times and has produced several scholars, philosophers, scientists and thinkers of national and international repute. Unfortunately in the present time, it is loosing its pastglory for want of necessary infrastructure such as transport, power, education and Medical aid facility.