User:Subarna Majhi/Majhi Caste

The Majhi caste is one of the castes living in Nepal. The Majhi caste is an aborigines tribe with a distinct language, religion, culture and tradition. The Majhi caste is one of the 59 tribes listed by the government of Nepal. This caste lives on the banks of the river, Koshi, fishes, drives boats, makes mercha, and earns a living by farming. This caste basically lives in the inner Madhesh and Madhesh areas of the central and eastern regions, near the tributaries of the Saptakoshi. Recently, Sahni, Godi, Malaha, Tharu, Dushad, Halkhor, Dum, Hadi, Musahar, Bote of Inner Madhesh, some Khas Kshetri, Rayamazhi of western Nepal have also written Majhi, so the identity of the real Majhi caste is in crisis. The Majhi caste belongs to a highly marginalized group.

Majhi caste are scattered in Nepal, India, Bhutan and other places. Especially they are Hindus.

History and Intorduction
The main occupation of this caste is fishing and boating. At present, the Majhi castes are not only involved in the traditional profession of fishing, but are engaged in various occupations. "Majhis" are also one of the various tribal tribes of Nepal. Like other tribal tribes, they also have their own separate living space, language, dress, culture, identity etc. Mostly they are quiet, helpful and shy in nature. It is because of this nature that they are socially and economically backward.