Nepalese People

Some Major types of People found in Nepal: Brahmins, Chetris, & Newars are the found everywhere in Nepal. The people of other castes & tribes sometimes make fun of these three castes by calling them the “mobile castes”.

Brahmins: These are the uppermost caste in the Hindu hierarchical caste system. Brahmins are of Aryan descent and found all over Nepal except in the upper Himalayas. Brahmins are mostly teachers, priests, & government officials.

Chetris: The Hindu people of the warrior Aryan caste. The Shah Kings, the Ranas, & the high-profile army postions are still occupied by the Chetris in Nepal.

Newars: The ethnic people from the Kathmandu valley. The Newars have their own physical characteristics, system of language & rituals. Newars are mostly business people and artisans. Most are the Hindus, but some are also Buddhist by generations.

Sherpas: Shrepa people are the original inhabitants of the Nepal’s side of Himalaya. The Sherpas are world famous for their mountaineering skills.

Magar, Gurung, Tamang, Rai, Limbu: These are the original inhabitants of mountain region. Although comparatively than Europeans, these ethnic people constitute most of the soldiers in Nepal Army, and the British & Indian Gurkha Army.

Madhesis: The people of the Terai regions constituting both Hindus & Muslims of Aryan descent. Some (but not all) of these people have their relations on both sides of the India-Nepal border. The Madhesi people constitute more than 40% of the Nepali population.

Tharu, Rajbansi, Danuwar, Majhi: These people consider themselves to be original inhabitants of the Terai.
Beside these there are many kinds of people living in Nepal together as a family.