Danuwar people
The Danuwar are an ethnic group indigenous to the inner Terai regions of Nepal. They speak Danwar language. Danuwars can be found throughout the hills and Terai regions of central and eastern Nepal but they mainly reside in Sindhuli and Udayapur district. They have close physical and cultural similarities with Tharus of Terai. There are various sub groups largely Rajhan, Kachhade, Rai-Danuwar and Tharu Danuwar.
दनुवार | |
|---|---|
Danuwar Children | |
| Total population | |
| Nepal 82,784 | |
| Languages | |
| Danwar language, Nepali | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism 83.6%, Prakriti 15%, Christianity 1.15% | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Tharu, Kumal, Bote, Darai, Majhi |
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