Overview of Nepal: Caste, Ethnicity, Religion and languages

The caste and ethnic groups of Nepal according to the 2001 census are classified into five main categories: Castes originating from Hindu groups Newars the ethnic groups or janajati Muslims Others. Hindu castes migrated from India to Nepal after 11th century due to Muslim invasion of northern India. Read More »

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  • Aad in Sirsha, Dadeldhura, Mahakali Zone, Far Western Region
  • Baddegado in Khodasadevi, Achham, Seti Zone, Far Western Region
  • Bardanda in Sukajor, Ramechhap, Janakpur Zone, Central Region
  • Beldndi in Chisapani, Ilam, Mechi Zone, Eastern Region
  • Bhartabas
  • Bhartha Pass, a pass
  • Birta in Sukajor, Ramechhap, Janakpur Zone, Central Region
  • Ch'a-pu-k'o-la, a pass
  • Chaud in Sirsha, Dadeldhura, Mahakali Zone, Far Western Region
  • Chhipi in Sirsha, Dadeldhura, Mahakali Zone, Far Western Region
  • Dhambag in Sirsha, Dadeldhura, Mahakali Zone, Far Western Region
  • Dhaneghat in Sukajor, Ramechhap, Janakpur Zone, Central Region
  • Dharapani in Chisapani, Ilam, Mechi Zone, Eastern Region
  • Dhaulagiri V, a peak in Dhawalagiri Zone, Western Region
  • Dhipidanda in Sukajor, Ramechhap, Janakpur Zone, Central Region
  • Dhoda in Sirsha, Dadeldhura, Mahakali Zone, Far Western Region
  • Dhodeni in Chisapani, Ilam, Mechi Zone, Eastern Region
  • Dogadakharka in Thanti, Achham, Seti Zone, Far Western Region
  • Doli in Sirsha, Dadeldhura, Mahakali Zone, Far Western Region
  • Gadgaun in Basuling, Baitadi, Mahakali Zone, Far Western Region
  • Garuloir Baba Pass, a pass
  • Gerade in Sirsha, Dadeldhura, Mahakali Zone, Far Western Region
  • Handiswanra in Sanghutar, Ramechhap, Janakpur Zone, Central Region
  • Jelgada in Sirsha, Dadeldhura, Mahakali Zone, Far Western Region
  • Jhale in Sirsha, Dadeldhura, Mahakali Zone, Far Western Region
  • Jhimma in Bowang, Baglung, Dhawalagiri Zone, Western Region
  • Kalaichi in Maling, Lamjung, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
  • Kalika4 in Kalika, Dailekh, Bheri Zone, Mid Western Region
  • Kalika5 in Kalika, Dailekh, Bheri Zone, Mid Western Region
  • Kalika6 in Kalika, Dailekh, Bheri Zone, Mid Western Region
  • Kalika7 in Kalika, Dailekh, Bheri Zone, Mid Western Region
  • Kalika8 in Kalika, Dailekh, Bheri Zone, Mid Western Region
  • Kalika9 in Kalika, Dailekh, Bheri Zone, Mid Western Region
  • Kanmo in Maling, Lamjung, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
  • Kasikandh1 in Kasikandh, Dailekh, Bheri Zone, Mid Western Region
  • Kasikandh2 in Kasikandh, Dailekh, Bheri Zone, Mid Western Region
  • Kasikandh3 in Kasikandh, Dailekh, Bheri Zone, Mid Western Region
  • Kasikandh4 in Kasikandh, Dailekh, Bheri Zone, Mid Western Region
  • Kasikandh5 in Kasikandh, Dailekh, Bheri Zone, Mid Western Region
  • Kasikandh6 in Kasikandh, Dailekh, Bheri Zone, Mid Western Region
  • Khandbari, population 22,903
  • Khlosi in Maling, Lamjung, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
  • Kosomro in Maling, Lamjung, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
  • Lamijala in Sirsha, Dadeldhura, Mahakali Zone, Far Western Region
  • Lataun in Rilu, Bajhang, Seti Zone, Far Western Region
  • Lodiya in Chisapani, Ilam, Mechi Zone, Eastern Region
  • Majhuwa in Sukajor, Ramechhap, Janakpur Zone, Central Region
  • Makaimro in Maling, Lamjung, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
  • Mallakhetgaun in Shikharpur, Baitadi, Mahakali Zone, Far Western Region
  • Milang in Maling, Lamjung, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
  • Mudhajor in Sukajor, Ramechhap, Janakpur Zone, Central Region
  • Mudhekhola in Sukajor, Ramechhap, Janakpur Zone, Central Region
  • Odale in Chisapani, Ilam, Mechi Zone, Eastern Region
  • Panderi in Maling, Lamjung, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
  • Pari Patal in Rilu, Bajhang, Seti Zone, Far Western Region
  • PiparaPokhariya8 in PiparaPokhariya, Rautahat, Narayani Zone, Central Region
  • PiparaPokhariya9 in PiparaPokhariya, Rautahat, Narayani Zone, Central Region
  • Pipariya(Dostiya)1 in Pipariya(Dostiya), Rautahat, Narayani Zone, Central Region
  • Pipariya(Dostiya)2 in Pipariya(Dostiya), Rautahat, Narayani Zone, Central Region
  • Pipariya(Dostiya)3 in Pipariya(Dostiya), Rautahat, Narayani Zone, Central Region
  • Pipariya(Dostiya)5 in Pipariya(Dostiya), Rautahat, Narayani Zone, Central Region
  • Pipariya(Dostiya)6 in Pipariya(Dostiya), Rautahat, Narayani Zone, Central Region
  • Pipariya(Dostiya)7 in Pipariya(Dostiya), Rautahat, Narayani Zone, Central Region
  • Pipariya(Dostiya)8 in Pipariya(Dostiya), Rautahat, Narayani Zone, Central Region
  • Pipariya(Dostiya)9 in Pipariya(Dostiya), Rautahat, Narayani Zone, Central Region
  • Pipariya(Paroha)1 in Pipariya(Paroha), Rautahat, Narayani Zone, Central Region
  • Pipariya(Paroha)2 in Pipariya(Paroha), Rautahat, Narayani Zone, Central Region
  • Rajiyachhap in Sukajor, Ramechhap, Janakpur Zone, Central Region
  • Rangapani in Chisapani, Ilam, Mechi Zone, Eastern Region
  • Rithabote in Sukajor, Ramechhap, Janakpur Zone, Central Region
  • Sadedulla in Sirsha, Dadeldhura, Mahakali Zone, Far Western Region
  • Salbote in Chisapani, Ilam, Mechi Zone, Eastern Region
  • Samjung
  • Samla Lagna, a pass
  • Sankha Pass, a pass
  • Satare in Chisapani, Ilam, Mechi Zone, Eastern Region
  • Sehula Bhanjyang, a pass
  • Shera in Chisapani, Ilam, Mechi Zone, Eastern Region
  • Thoda in Maling, Lamjung, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
  • Thumka in Sukajor, Ramechhap, Janakpur Zone, Central Region
  • Toljun in Maling, Lamjung, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
  • Tormo in Maling, Lamjung, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
  • Wasimro in Maling, Lamjung, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
  • Yang-ma-k'ang-la Shan-k'ou, a pass
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Overview of Nepal: Caste, Ethnicity, Religion and languages is based on Nepal by Jim Nicholson, Navyo Eller, Richard ball, Ryan Holliday, anonymous, iGuide and others. Travel guides are available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.