Maithil Karna Kayastha
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India | 785,771 |
| Nepal | 33,502 |
| Languages | |
| Maithili | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Kayastha groups | |
Maithil Karna Kayastha, Maithili Kayastha or Karna Kayastha is a Maithil Hindu caste that originated from the Mithila, and is one of the twelve subgroups of Kayastha. They are predominantly found in the Indian subcontinent, which includes modern-day India and Nepal. The majority population resides in North Bihar in India, Terai (Madhesh and Koshi) in Nepal.
The Maithil Karna Kayastha have historically been involved in administration, governance, and record-keeping. They have been granted Forward caste status in the state of Bihar, along with Maithil Brahmin, Rajput, and Bhumihar. In Nepal, they are classified as Madheshi upper class caste, and counted under Minority groups. The main language spoken by Maithil Kayastha is Maithili.