Bhujel

Bhujel or Gharti are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group in Nepal.They are scattered in several districts, mostly in Tanahu and Syangja. The inhabitants living near the Bhuji Khola river called Bhujel. Bhujel are divided into four subcaste – Bhujyal, Gharti, Nisel and Khawas.

Bhujel people
Total population
120,245 (2021 census)
Regions with significant populations
Nepal, India
Languages
Bhujel language, Nepali
Religion
Hinduism 97.6%, Christianity 2%
Related ethnic groups
Chepang people
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