Which caste has highest population in Nepal?
Chhetri
Chhetri is the largest caste/ethnic groups having 16.6% (4,398,053) of the total population followed by Brahman-Hill (12.2%; 3,226,903), Magar (7.1% ; 1,887,733), Tharu (6.6% ; 1,737,470), Tamang (5.8% ; 1,539,830), Newar (5% ; 1,321,933), Kami (4.8% ; 1,258,554), Musalman (4.4% ; 1,164,255), Yadav (4% ; 1,054,458) and …
How many caste are there in Nepal?
125 caste
The Nepalese population is comprised by 125 caste and ethnic groups.
What is the population of Nepal 2078?
291,92,480
According to the preliminary results of the National Census-2078, the population of the country has reached 291,92,480.
When was the first census taken in Nepal?
1911
➢ The first population count was undertaken in Nepal in 1911. ➢ Since then, the process has been continuing in every ten-year. ➢ The earlier censuses of Nepal were not that precise as compared to the modern censuses. ➢ Four censuses taken before the 1952/54 census are known as “head counts”.
Which caste has lowest population in Nepal?
Chhetri (16.59%)
What is Nepal’s population 2068?
The Central Bureau of Statistics, on Monday ( 2012-11-26), released the final report of the 11th National Census 2068. The National Population and Housing Census is generally taken in every ten years marked total population of 2 crore 66 lakhs in the latest census with increment rate of 15%.
Who started census in Nepal?
The first census in Nepal was done in 1911 using a traditional approach. Since 1952/54 the census was done by adopting modern scientific methods. At present, the census is carried out by the Central Bureau of Statistics under the National Planning Commission.
How many languages are listed in Nepal?
According to the 2011 census of Nepal, the country has 122 major languages. Nepali is spoken by 78% of the population either as first or second language and has official language status. The other 121 languages are all recognized national languages.