U+11497 "𑒗" Tirhuta Letter Jha Unicode Character

U+11497 "𑒗" Tirhuta Letter Jha is a glyph representing the aspirated voiced palatal stop consonant /dʒʰ/ in the Tirhuta script, which is historically used for writing the Maithili language primarily spoken in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. This character belongs to the Tirhuta block of Unicode, encoded as part of the script's alphabet to facilitate modern digital text processing and preservation of Maithili literature and religious texts. Its shape is distinctively curved and flowing, reflecting the traditional calligraphic style of the script, which was derived from the earlier Brahmi writing system. The inclusion of this letter in Unicode ensures that the Tirhuta script can be accurately represented across digital platforms, supporting ongoing efforts to revive and sustain the linguistic heritage of the Maithili community.