nepal ethnicities Flashcards
(48 cards)
how many ethnic groups in Nepal
142
How many religions followed
10
According to National Census 2078, Chhetri population
47,96,995
16.45 percent
According to National Census 2078, Brahmin pahadi population
32, 92, 373
11.29 percent
According to National Census 2078, magar population
20, 13, 498
6.9 percent
According to National Census 2078, Tharu population
18, 07, 124
6.2 percent
According to National Census 2078, Tamang population
16, 39, 866
5.62 percent
Top ten ethnicities According to National Census 2078 in number
Chhetri
Brahmin Pahadi
Magar
Tharu
Tamang
Bishwakarma
Musalman
Newar
Yadav
Rai
According to National Census 2078, Bankariya population
180
According to National Census 2078, Nurang Population
36
According to National Census 2078, Bideshi population
1,37,4 07
how many adivasi janajati
58
Bahun and Chhetri are said to be a mix of
Khas and Vedic Arya
Why are Bahun and Chhetri called Tagadhari
Because they wear Janai
Bahun are divided into
Purwiya and Kumai
Traditionally: Upadhyay and Jaisee
Those in Karnali pradesh who don’t wear janai are called
Matwali Kshetri
Newars are a mixture of
Tibetan, Burmese, and Arya
Are Magars adivasi janajati
yes
What is magar’s traditional dwelling place called
12 and 18 Magarat
where did magars spread from
From Marsyangdi to Dailekh and some parts of Dolpa
Magar last names
Rana, Thapa, Pun, Ale, Roka, Gharti, Budha
Magar’s main occupation
agriculture, animal husbandry, खानि खन्ने
Are Tharus Adivasi Janajati
Yes tharus are adivasi janajati
Mother tongue of tharu
tharu
