624. Chyamkhal > Newar-Dalit > Chyame Rana > Magar Mijar > Dalit > Mijar Sunaha > Tharu Music, dance, and visual and plastic arts are traditionally the domain of other, generally lower castes, and except among educated urban people Brahmans and Chhetris do not indulge themselves in these activities. 372. Swangsabu > Limbu 522. Chobeguhang > Limbu Singh > Thakuri 175. %%EOF Linguistically and culturally related to the Tamiland Malayalam-speaking p, ETHNONYM: Panjabi 458. 598. The legal recognition to caste and all the discriminatory laws made on the grounds of caste were ceased. Gotame > Bahun Ghodane > Gurung 477. Their Surname has held a prestigious history and strength in the hearts of Nepal. For example, Himalaya is a common Nepalese name which translates to snow capped mountains. Sharma, Prayag Raj (1971). All the Gotra-pravartaka Rishis are categorized under seven primary Rishis. Similarly, girls also may add middle names like Kumari, Maya, etc. 197. Suchikar > Dalit > Pariyar 398. 420. Kawar > Khas-Chhetri Kandel/Kandyal > Bahun 575. Location. 178. Thulunge > Rai 373. Ghyalang > Magar > Thapa Bantar > Tarai-Dalit Badal > Bahun > Kashyap (Purbiya) Nepal Population Report, 2002. Each name has its own significance and meaning. 387. Khakurel > Bahun > (Kumai) Bista, Dor Bahadur (1987). Only Brahman males may act as priests, but much of the daily household puja (worship) is done by women. 440. 475. Also observed is Phagu (called Holi in India), the spring rite of Hindu culture related to fecundity and the god Krishna. 684. Brahmin came along with the gods as the creation of the first. Kurmi > Tarai-Hindu Katicha > Sunuwar Mathur > Tarai-Hindu > Kayastha It has been believed that the first entry was centered around Sinja. Some Nepali Brahmin surname from Newari Brahmins has been listed below. Thing > Tamang ETHNONYMS: none 350. 637. Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. Sigdel > Bahun > Atreya (Purbiya) Lawati > Limbu Bhotgamiya > Tharu Social Organization. 703. Darpa > Tamang 339. Pathan > Muslim 145. xref The Nepalese caste system is the traditional system of social stratification of Nepal.The Nepalese caste system broadly borrows the classical Chaturvarnashram model consisting of four broad social classes or varna: Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Sudra.The caste system defines social classes by a number of hierarchical endogamous groups often termed jaat. Jaisi Brahmins are the second most popular form of Nepali brahmin surnames. Parki > Dalt > Bishwokarma 443. [13], The case of Newr is exceptional. 356. in nepal 2 types of bhandari is found in khas-arya,1 chettri bhandari dominantly in western nepal 2. bahun bhandari in eastern and central nepal for example Baun bhandari[thanshinge] with basista gotra are dominantly found in bagmati province and province no1. Hiski > Magar Bahuns are the local Nepalese who practice Vedic or Brahmin traditions. There are several varied naming conventions in Nepal. Bura > Khas-Chhetri Koiri/Koeri > Tarai-Hindu Mestar > Tarai-Dalit 12,114 and Muslim ranks the lowest, Rs.11,014'[22] The democratic transitions also failed to be inclusive management and functioning governance mainly because government was unable to understand and articulate the spirit of all Nepalese people irrespective of their caste, gender, ethnicity, and religion. 154. Suwal > Newar > Jyapu Payen > Tamang 677. Khwakhali > Newar-Kshatriya > Shrestha/Sheshya 539. Upadhyaya > Tarai-Brahman F rer-Haimendorf, Christoph von (1966). 206. Chhetri: The Most Populous Caste of Nepal, Ethnicity in Nepal: A Complex Diversity in Making, Online see.ntc.net.np neb.gov.np SMS SEE [space] [Symbol_Number] to 1600 SEE [space] [Symbol_Number] to 35001 IVRS, Newar are the historical inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding areas in Nepal, Sohra Shraddha is a 16-day period in the Hindu calendar when people pay homage to. 467. 135. Karcholiya > Tarai-Hindu > Rajput Haldaliya > Tharu Khadka/Khadga > Khas-Chhetri 194. Bhagat > Tharu 589. Kadel > Bahun > Bharadwaj (Kumai) Orientation Singh > Newar-Kshatriya > Shrestha/Sheshya New divisions and differences have given rise to new antagonisms and social norms. Birkatta > Magar > Thapa Its translated as Brahmin in English. 69. 484. 630. Pegahang > Limbu Manandhar > Newar > Saymi 483. 571. Darzi > Muslim Dixit/Dikshit > Tarai-Brahman 321. 490. 614. 319. 198. 170. 679. 331. 113. Chalise > Bahun > Bashista (Purbiya) Encyclopedia of World Cultures. 18. Maharjan > Newar > Jyapu Kanga > Limbu (Census, 2001), In recent times, following the overthrow of the Nepali monarchy and move towards a federal republic, ethnicity and caste have taken center stage the indigenous peoples (Adivasi Janajati) who make up a third of the country having been guaranteed rights that have not yet been fulfilled. Tamchhange > Rai Julaha > Muslim Surname > Caste/Community/Ethnicity > Clan/Sub-caste/Gotra Tatma/Tatwa > Tarai-Dalit > Tatma Bahuns, Nepal's hill Brahmans, have become the whipping boys of the present-day ethnic leadership. (2011). The supreme vast knowledge has been said to be given to the Brahmins by the gods. Dangol > Newar > Jyapu Dhuniya > Muslim 535. Rajput > Tarai-Hindu > Rajput Similarly, girls also may add middle names like Kumari, Maya, etc. 562. 371. 92. Darnal > Dalit Brahmins belonging to the Terai regions of Nepal are the Terai Brahmins. There are also many cast inside Limbu like Thangamba ,Thegim,Mabo,Para,Sherma,Singak,Sawaden,Khoyang,Khebang,Hellok etc you will find in our Nepal so on inside Chhetri,Rai,Tamang,Bahun. 680. 228. Bahuns or hill brahmins originated from the Indo-Aryan Khasa tribe of Nepal and South Asia. 308. Linguistic Affiliation. 413. 32. Understanding customs used in surnames and given names can help you identify your ancestors in records. 57. Subedi > Bahun Identification. 595. A Primary School Poetry Textbook: Another Evidence of the Failure of Nepali Education System? Rupakheti > Bahun > Batsa (Purbiya) 546. [6] Similarly, in the fiscal 201819, Bahuns (24.87%) and Chhetris (9.63%) maintained 35% of their proportion in civil service as per Public Service Commission.[7]. 24. 492. Samal > Thakuri 89. The most important part of the ritual is kanyadan, the gift of the bride to the groom by her parents. Arjal/Arjyal/Arjel/Aryal > Bahun > Atreya (Purbiya) Pujari > Newar-Dalit > Pode Musa > Newar > Jyapu Socialization. 683. [13] Caste prejudice is far less prevalent in cities nowadays, although nothing has changed in rural regions. the Government of Nepal legally abolished the caste-system and criminalized any caste-based discrimination, including "untouchability" (the ostracism of a specific caste) - in the year 1963 A.D. With Nepal's . 27. Baijali > Magar > Gharti 53. Guragain/Gurangain > Bahun > Dhananjaya Munankarmi > Newar-Kshatriya > Shrestha/Sheshya Rajvamshi > Newar-Kshatriya > Shrestha/Sheshya Kharel > Bahun > Bashista (Kumai) ?Hqe#y{x3TqvID/[`D[k!1DL&($2{z)8p%1tph{.lUQ`akz 1D [Df^ SrP+uG=*@`@ SM=& Humagain/Hamyagain > Bahun Encyclopedias almanacs transcripts and maps. 493. 675. 63. 90. Brahmans may act as family priests (for Brahman and Chhetri households, but not for other castes and ethnic groups), as well as officiate at shrines and temples and at rituals associated with major festivals. 640. 394. Duwadi > Bahun > Atreya (Purbiya) Sabrey > Magar > Pun Athpahare > Rai 414. 602. Qassab > Muslim 613. 114. . Rakhal > Magar Phewali > Magar > Thapa 653. Nat > Muslim 580. kuhiyeko_aalu 3 yr. ago. 615. 265. Pradhananga > Newar-Kshatriya > Shrestha/Sheshya 292. Brachey > Sunuwar Khatiwada > Bahun > Atreya (Purbiya) Patharkat > Muslim Putwar > Newar > Duhim Orientation 226. Bahun (Hill/Khas Brahmin), Chhetri (Khas Kshatriya), Thakuri (Nepali Royalty) and Khas Dalits (Oppressed Khas) are the members of Khas (Parbate) society. Even the gods have forbidden the killing of the Brahmins and the offense can take the killer into the deepest hell. Dushadh > Tarai-Dalit > Dushadh Jalari > Newar-Dalit > Pode of a recention of a particular Veda Shaakaa). Terai Rajput and other Kshatriya groups bears the surnames Chauhan, Singh, Rajput, Verma, Pal. Kakaihiya > Tarai-Dalit Saam > Rai Marik > Tarai-Dalit > Dom 38,193. 645. 609. (LogOut/ 542. Baniya > Khas-Chhetri Tirkey > Magar > Gharti, Pun Tripathi > Bahun > (Kumai) Pal > Tarai-Hindu > Rajput Chhetris represent 5.6 times in civil services to their percentage of the population, which is the highest in Nepal. "The Matwali Chhetris of Western Nepal." Danwar > Tharu Sardar > Tharu Bista > Bahun > (Kumai) MOPE (2002). protector the world), A Rishi (protector of Vedas), A cowherd (protector of the Cows). Among all the other types, these lines of brahmins are those who havent been associated in marriage with any other than Upadhyaya Brahmins. [8] The frequency of Bahun (Hill Brahmins) by province was as follows: The frequency of Bahun (Hill Brahmins) was higher than national average (12.2%) in the following districts: Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 399. Tripathi > Tarai-Brahman Tandukar > Newar > Jyapu/Khusa 393. The majority of this ethnic group speaks Magar Language. 144. 307. Madikami > Newar Uray / Udhas Upreti/Uprety > Bahun > Maudgalya (Kumai) 315. The residents east of the Mahakali river were known as Purbiya Bahun and west of the river were known as Kumai Bahun.Kumai or Kumain is a direct derivative of Kumaoni, meaning residents of Kumaon. Majhi > Tharu 511. 203. Identification. Ram > Tarai-Dalit > Chamar Airi > Khas-Chhetri Disclaimer: The information in this page is collected from different sources on internet. 536. 80. Pingback: A Primary School Poetry Textbook: Another Evidence of the Failure of Nepali Education System? Titung > Tamang 233. Khatik > Tarai-Dalit If your Gotra is not listed above, you can ask in . Bennett, Lynn (1983). 118. 590. Lochan > Tamang Mochi > Tarai-Dalit > Chamar Malbariya > Tharu Brahmans and Chhetris are found throughout Nepal. 611. Prengel > Magar > Pun 447. 577. Suryabansi > Magar > Ale They are the followers of the Vedic Knowledge that came about from the beginning Yugas. Thavo > Jirel Yonjan > Tamang In 1963, Legal Code was replaced by New 1964 Legal Code. Dhami > Khas-Chhetri The great racial/ethnic debate of one of Nepals most importantnationality. 202. Orientation 0 528. 451. Instead, nature worship, shamanism and ancestor worship was more common in sync with Tibetan spirituality among the Sino-Tibetan groups. The country has a population of over 27 million people with an average family size of 4.9. Note: the above three words are compounds (Samsa) in Sanskrit and belong to -- category. Identification. 692. Therefore, be sure to refer to those guidelines when editing your bibliography or works cited list. 419. Prajapati > Newar > Kumah In rural areas Brahmans and Chhetris typically rely on others, such as Newar shopkeepers, for their commercial requirements. 0000002270 00000 n Laeden > Tamang The Tharu people are indigenous to the Terai region, and are recognized as official citizens by the government of Nepal. The types of brahmins under this category have been listed below. Upadhyaya/Upadhyay > Bahun > (Purbiya), (Kumai) Piya > Newar-Kshatriya > Shrestha/Sheshya 82. Nepal currently has no national dress. 612. Kochila > Tharu Roka/Rokaya/Rokka > Khas-Chhetri Niraula > Bahun > Bharadwaj (Purbiya) Banth > Tharu 592. Mahapatra > Newar-Kshatriya > Shrestha/Sheshya Chauden > Tamang Kori > Tarai-Dalit 176. All maps, graphics, flags, photos and original descriptions 2023 worldatlas.com, Largest Ethnic Groups And Nationalities In The United States, 3 Requirements To Achieve Happiness According to Epictetus, 10 Countries Where Women Far Outnumber Men. 16. Durbicha > Sunuwar Khausiya > Tharu 22. 402. Caste is broader term used to represent certain group of people like poudel, basnet, neupane, khadka, shrestha etc. Due to their access to superior education and special status mentioned in religious textbooks, Bahuns were awarded high posts in palaces and they kept their knowledge and skills to themselves which deprived other ethnic groups a chance to rise up and using this ignorance Bahuns were able to keep them in dark and exploit them for a long time. Current Demographics of Bahuns in Nepal: According to the 2011 Nepal census, Bahuns are the second most populous group after Chhetri with 12.2% of Nepal's population (or 32,26,903 people). 0000003457 00000 n 12. Table 2.2 Main Nepal Caste and Ethnic Groups with Regional Divisions and Social Groups (from 2001 Census) 3 Table 4.1 Wealth Quintiles 6 Table 4.2 Household Facilities 7 Table 4.3 Antenatal Care 11 Table 4.4 Early Childhood Mortality Rates 15 Table 4.5 Women's Participation in Decision making by Caste/Ethnicity and Regional Identify 28 . 568. Tinglatar: Socio-Economic Relationships of a Brahmin Village in East Nepal Kathmandu: Ratna Pustak Bhandar. [19] Education is free and open to all castes. 7188, This page was last edited on 25 March 2023, at 02:39. 649. 224. 257. Encyclopedia.com. A caste system prevails, with the Brahmans and Chhetris occupying a very high position in it. Karte > Tamang Social exclusion and Maoist insurgency. Hajam > Tarai-Hindu occupational names as (Adhikari, Bhandari, Karki, Thapa). 13. [5], The ancient tribes living around the northern territory of modern Nepal seem to have been less influenced by the fourfold Varna system of Hinduism. 691. 185. 388. [5] As per the Public Service Commission, Brahmins (33.3%) and Chhetris (15.01%) were two largest caste group to obtain governmental jobs in F.Y. 456. 415. 156. The Rana family, which provided all prime ministers from 1846 till 1950 and is still powerful in the government and army, is also Chhetri. 693. 707. Pajunden > Tamang 244. Class, Caste or Location? The major original religion practiced by Magar included Shamanism and Tengriism, but currently Hindu is the prominent religion among the community. Brahmins are priests and teachers who are charged with the responsibility of protecting the sacred learning. Magar became powerful with time. After the Rana regime, caste rules relating to food, drink and intercaste marriage were openly louted but the Muluki Ain had not been abrogated. Sen > Thakuri In Nepal, the issue of social and economic exclusion occupies a vital position in many development agendas that aim at reducing widespread poverty in the country. 682. Sinjali > Khas-Chhetri 690. Ghale > Gurung [4] Bahun are the second largest Hindu group with a population of 3,212,704 (99.6% of Bahuns). 404. 629. 486. 519. 437. 410. (because Veda Vyasa protects Veda); (2) (because Krishna protects the world); (3) (because the king protects Barma > Thakuri 298. Siwakoti > Bahun > Bharadwaj (Kumai) 104. Dev > Newar-Brahman > Rajopadhyaya Devabhaju Brahman 521. The lineage has been passed on down the generations. Some traditions and customs are found to be different among them from the other part of the country. 449. Due to this people marry in their caste and avoid same gotra. Kanphata > Tharu 252. Harijan > Tarai-Dalit > Chamar Their homeland in India from ancient times was know, ETHNONYMS: Tamilarkal (Tamil people), Tamilian Domestic Unit. Halahulu > Newar-Dalit > Halahulu The first feeding of rice, called pasni, is given after 5 months for a girl and 7 months for a boy. Jat > Muslim Descent and inheritance follow the male line exclusively. 526. The civil service representation to population ratio is 3.2 times for them which is fourth in Nepal. Pre-married girls use their father's surname but after marriage, they use their husband's surname. 324. In this process the left outs were oppressed class (Dalits), women, the poorest of the poor, powerless and the second class citizen and indigenous nationalities (Adivasi Janajatis). However, Hindu is a dominant religion among the modern Tharu. 459. Khas Brahmins come next with an average income of Rs. Yongya > Limbu Banshi > Thakuri 673. Ingbadokpa > Limbu Dont Tell Your Nwaran Name, KEEP IT SECRET, 60 Flowers Names in Nepali; What Does it Symbolize, 43 Different Authentic Nepali Spices Name In English. 421. 267. Murung > Chan > Magar Bahun (Pahadi Brahmin/Nepali Brahmin) Bahun ( Khas Brahmin) ( Nepali: ) are group of people belonging to Brahmin caste in Khas group, an Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group. Sijapati > Khas-Chhetri 11. Nepali Brahmin surnames have always been a part of Nepalese introduction since ancient times. They did it all in the right way. Thakur > Tarai-Brahman Rajbanshi > Rajbanshi 242. 408. The caste system is still intact today but the rules are not as rigid as they were in the past. 131. 576. More than fifty (52.0%) of Hill Dalits, 47.0% of the Tarai Dalits, 48.0% of the Muslims and 30 percent of the Hill Adivasi Janajatis have never been to school. Indian Tamils are those who speak Tamil. 0000002192 00000 n 21. 395. Deppacha > Jirel Silwal > Khas-Chhetri 636. ." 494. Lakaul/Lakoul > Newar-Kshatriya > Shrestha/Sheshya 0000003680 00000 n 544. Chhetri is the Nepali equivalent of Kshatriya, the second of the four varnas into which classical Indian society was divided. Giri > Dashnami/Sanyasi Mathema > Newar-Kshatriya > Shrestha/Sheshya [8] This restructuring was a result of over a millennia of newer Aryan immigrants from the plains since the time of the Lichchavis. 38. Are Newars Aadivasi/Janajati? Karmaba > Tamang In addition to the MLA, Chicago, and APA styles, your school, university, publication, or institution may have its own requirements for citations. 2017-18 even though 45% governmental seats are reserved for women, Madhesis, other caste and Tibetan tribes, people with disability and those from the backward regions. Chaulagain > Bahun > Bharadwaj (Kumai) ) In the same way [ / (protects) ] this word also means the same thing God /King (the Khang > Tarai-Dalit > Khatwe ( = the Burathoki > Magar 222. Thulung > Rai Amgai/Amgain > Bahun Tamaden > Limbu Rautar > Tharu Phalinge > Rai 195. The Magar are one of the oldest ethnic groups in Nepal. Chamar > Tarai-Dalit > Chamar As far as i know there are 3 bahuns: upadhyaya, Jaisi and kumai .I think the hierarchy is Upadhyaya, Kumai and jaisi.. And yes, there is discrimination among the tier. Magar > Magar 543. 130. However, Masto is considered the ancient religion and involves the worship of nature. Hemjliya > Tharu 143. Mahat > Tarai-Hindu They attained the knowledge of the divine world through the Sanskrit Scriptures, either from the Veda or from the lores that came around from history. "Brahman and Chhetri of Nepal Chataut > Bahun > (Kumai) Dudh > Magar 44. 61. Khusa > Newar > Khusa 0000025509 00000 n 709. Thakur/Thakul > Newar-Kshatriya > Shrestha/Sheshya 403. Lingden > Limbu 231. 389. 126. 189. Tumyangpa > Limbu 62. Brahmins have had a great history since they originated as Vedic followers from the very beginning. Rahachey > Sunuwar Vedas comprise of literature composed of old layers of Sanskrit texts and Hindu scriptures. Are Newars Aryan or Mongol? Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Religious Beliefs. Kathmandu has the largest population with 410,126 people (23.5%). A boy's head is shaved at about 7 years of age (a small tuft of hair is left on the back as a sign that he is a Hindu), and he is formally initiated into full caste membership when he receives the sacred thread, either at the time of the haircut or a few years later. The castes of Jaisi Brahmins can be considered similar to the Upadhyaya Brahmins but all that differs is their history that distances them from Upadhyaya brahmins. Prasai > Bahun > Shandilya (Kumai) 333. Why Bajgain brahmins write Jaishi as surname instate of Bajgain? 192. Lohorong > Rai Khulal > Khas-Chhetri Mahato > Tharu Kewat > Tarai-Hindu Duwal > Newar > Jyapu 416. A married woman always wears vermilion powder in the parting of her hair, so long as her husband is alive. Thandar > Tharu 64. 0000001985 00000 n Rathaur > Newar-Kshatriya > Shrestha/Sheshya Kayastha > Newar-Kshatriya > Shrestha/Sheshya However, they do not allow cross-cousin marriage which is common among other Hindu communities. Pandit > Bahun > Ghrit, Kaushik (Purbiya) Pandey/Pande > Khas-Chhetri Shamden > Tamang 6. The immigration of Brahmins into Nepal increased significantly from 1324 and continued up to 1769 due to the Islamic invasion of the western portion of the Indian subcontinent. Hajara > Tarai-Dalit > Dushadh 365. 84. [1], The Government of Nepal legally abolished and criminalized any caste-based discrimination, including "untouchability" (the ostracism of a specific caste) - in 1963. However, since the unification of Nepal in the 18th century, Nepal's various non-Hindu ethnic nationalities and tribes, previously called "Matwalis" (alcohol-drinkers) and now termed as "Adivasi/Janajati" (indigenous/nationalities), have been incorporated within the caste hierarchy to varying degrees of success. 215. For example, Buddha Ratna Shakya in which Buddha is the first name, Ratna is the middle name and Shakya is a surname. 309. Tabdar > Tharu 457. 671. 604. 0000001763 00000 n 574. Bammala > Newar > Gathu Tupa > Tamang Moktung > Tamang Raut > Khas-Chhetri 55. 0000025188 00000 n 306. Although caste or tribe based hierarchy has been a hallmark for all ethnicities of Nepal, only three societies traditionally were part of the four Varna concept of social division and hierarchy. 153. Mainali > Bahun > Upamanyu (Kumai) 513. At a minimum these include three notions. Ektinhang > Limbu Their simple, mostly undecorated houses reflect this lack of artistic bent. Rana > Tharu Series of Aryan migration to Kathmandu led to increased population and formation of a complex urban and caste-based society. Rituals in addition to those mentioned above (under Socialization and Marriage) include worship of the household god (kuldevta ), worship of brothers by sisters (bhai tika, celebrated during Tihar), and daily (morning and sometimes evening) worship of various of the Hindu deities, including Ganesh, Shiva, Vishnu, Ram, Krishna, Saraswati, Durga, Parvati, Narayan, Bhairab, and many others. Solriya > Tharu Adhikari > Bahun > Kashyap, Bharadwaj, Atreya, Mandabya (Purbiya) Have been searching for some time but cant find anything. Khatwe > Tarai-Dalit Those living in the Terai (the low, level strip in the southern part of the country) are much like their counterparts across the border in northern India. In ancient times they were the only teachers who would guide and make the knowledge accessible to the people from the races of kings to commoners. Churihar > Muslim Mardaniyan > Tharu Deuba > Khas-Chhetri 713. The information that can be simply put, shows that the Brahmins who made their home in the Eastern part took the name of Purbeli. Brahmanism is under deep scrutiny. Get More Info . Patrabansh > Newar-Kshatriya > Shrestha/Sheshya The ethnic group forms 7.1% of Nepali population according to the 2011 census, the third largest ethnic group in the country. 341. Marhatta > Bahun > Parashar (Purbiya) One of the more important annual festivals is Dasein (or Durga Puja), in which the goddess Durga (Kali) is worshiped over a fortnight in the month of October. 337. Devlinga > Jirel 569. Brahman and Chhetri are high Hindu Nepalese castes. Phenduwa > Limbu Nepalese boys may have their middle names like Prasad, Bahadur, Maan, Kumar, Ratna, Mani, etc. 305. Dhakal > Bahun > Upamanyu (Purbiya) 530. They are associated with the forest and have lived in forest areas for many years with the cultivation of rice, lentils, corn, and mustard being the major economic activity. The civil service representation to population ratio is 3.2 times for Bahuns which is fourth in Nepal. 58. Darlami > Magar > Thapa 561. 283. Pudasaini > Bahun > Kaushik (Purbiya) 263. An astrologer also is consulted to ensure that the couple make a good match. Brahmans and Chhetris are members of two kinds of clans, the thar (indicated as a surname) and the gotra; the former is exogamous if a relation can be traced, but the latter is strictly exogamous. Most online reference entries and articles do not have page numbers. In the rural context, the traditional subsistence agriculture system and age-old caste structure have significantly changed, and a relationship based on wage labour on land is being developed.[25]. 374. Fields are often terraced and mostly have been fractionated into small plots through inheritance over generations. Tamang > Tamang Due to this people marry in their caste and avoid same gotra. Tanti > Tarai-Dalit > Tatma Bastola > Bahun > Garga (Purbiya) Bhusal > Magar > Rana 8. The second part of the word 304. 183. 681. In 1854, early in the period of Rana rule, a National Legal Code (Muluki Ain) was proclaimed that laid out detailed codes for inter-caste behavior and specified punishments for their infringement.[11]. 363. 610. To find your choice, press Control+F and type the surname to see which caste/community/ethnic group and sub-caste/clan it falls under. 262. 426. 603. Sahi > Tamang Chhetri > Khas-Chhetri 377. Angbahang > Limbu Sudhi > Tarai-Hindu 597. Kathmandu has largest Bahun population with 410,126 people (23.5%). 111. 117. Rajhatya > Tharu
