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Ethnic Groups of Nepal by District, NHPC 2021. Ethnographic map of Nepal (Gurung 1998) Nepal ethnic groups Magar girls in ethnic dress. Magars are the most populous Janajati group in Nepal. Ethnic groups in Nepal are delineated using language, ethnic identity or the caste system in Nepal. They are categorized by common culture and endogamy ...
The Government of Nepal legally abolished and criminalized any caste-based discrimination, including "untouchability" (the ostracism of a specific caste) - in 1963. [2] With Nepal's step towards freedom and equality, Nepal, previously ruled by a Hindu monarchy , was a Hindu nation which has now become a secular state . [ 3 ]
Pages in category "Caste system in Nepal" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Below is a list of over 24 Newar castes, their sub-caste groups and clans, along with their traditional occupations and the most common surnames in their respective hierarchical positions. Also listed is the approximate percentages of the major castes of Newars sampled within Kathmandu Valley. [25] [26] [27] [28]
Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla at Bhaktapur Durbar Square. The Śreṣṭha (Nepali: श्रेष्ठ) or (Newar: स्यस्य: Syaśya or श्रेष्ठ Shrestha) is the second largest Newar caste group, occupying around 21% of overall Newar population, or about 1.1% of Nepal’s total population. [2]
Yadavs of Nepal (Nepali: नेपाली यादव), also known as Ahir or Gope [2] are one of the prominent Nepalese caste under Madhesi subdivision. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] According to the 2021 Nepal census , 1,228,581 people (4.21% of the population of Nepal) are Yadav .
Previously, the 2011 Nepal census showed Chhetris as the largest Hindu adherents in the nation with 4,365,113 people which was 99.3% of total Chhetri population. [39] In Nepal's hill districts the Chhetri population rises to 41% compared to 31% Brahmin and 27% other castes. This greatly exceeds the Kshatriya portion in most regions with ...
The 1854 Nepalese Muluki Ain (Legal Code) categorized Damai as "Lower caste” category. [5] The Government of Nepal abolished the caste-system and criminalized any caste-based discrimination, including "untouchability" in 1963. [6] The country, previously ruled by a Hindu monarchy was a Hindu nation which has now become a secular state. [7]