Yadavs of Nepal
Yadavs of Nepal (Nepali: नेपालका यादव), also known as Ahir or Gope[1] are one of the prominent caste of Nepal.[2][3] According to the 2021 Nepal census, 1,228,581 people (4.21% of the population of Nepal) are Yadav.[4]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 1,228,581[5] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Nepal | |
| Languages | |
| Maithili, Bajjika, Bhojpuri | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Indo-Aryan peoples |
History[edit]
Origin[edit]
The Yadavs of Nepal have intimate connections with the Yadavs of Bihar, and many Yadavs from Bihar have migrated to Nepal.[6] The ancient history of Krishnaram Marauti,saptari & evidences from King Sahlesh, a paswan, dushadh king of mithila region proves the presence of Yadavas in the Madhesh much before the formation of present day modern Nepal.[7][8] In Nepal, the terms Yadav, Ahir, Gopa are often used synonymously for the same caste.[1][9] They are descendents of ancient Yadu tribe of lord Krishna mentioned in Hindu scriptures.
List of dynasties[edit]
Historically, the Ahirs are considered as early ruler of Kathmandu valley. The Gopala dynasty was the first dynasty of Nepal, who were succeeded by the Mahisapala dynasty.[10] These Gopalas and Mahisapalas were together known as Abhiras.[11] During lichhavi period names of many de facto rulers of Abhira-gupta dynasty are mentioned in inscription.[12] These Abhiras occupied the higher position and overshadowed the Lichhavi kings in the administration.[12]
- Ahir (Gopa) rulers of Gopala dynasty.[13]
- Ahir rulers of Mahisapala dynasty.[14]
- Ahir ruler of Abhira-Gupta dynasty.[15]
Subdivision[edit]
Ahirs in Nepal are mainly divided into three subcaste Majhraut, Krishnaut and Ghosin.[16] Some other sub-castes are also found in small numbers like Kannaujiya, Dhadhor[citation needed] Goria/raut/rawat etc.
Culture[edit]
The Kings of Gopala Dynasty were devotees of Lord Shiva.[17]
Population[edit]
The Central Bureau of Statistics of Nepal classifies the Yadav as a subgroup within the broader social group of Madheshi Other Caste.[18] At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, 1,054,458 people (4.0% of the population of Nepal) were Yadav. The frequency of Yadavs by province was as follows:
- Madhesh Province (14.8%)
- Lumbini Province (4.1%)
- Koshi Province (1.3%)
- Bagmati Province (0.2%)
- Gandaki Province (0.0%)
- Karnali Province (0.0%)
- Sudurpashchim Province (0.0%)
The frequency of Yadavs was higher than national average (4.0%) in the following districts:[19]
- Siraha (24.4%)
- Dhanusha (17.5%)
- Saptari (15.8%)
- Sarlahi (15.5%)
- Mahottari (15.2%)
- Rautahat (12.2%)
- Bara (10.5%)
- Kapilvastu (10.2%)
- Rupandehi (7.4%)
- Parsa (6.6%)
- Parasi (5.8%)
- Banke (4.7%)
- Sunsari (4.3%)
Notable people[edit]
Politics[edit]
- Ram Baran Yadav, first President of Nepal.
- Ram Sahay Yadav, politician and current Vice President of Nepal.[20]
- Upendra Yadav, politician and former deputy Prime Minister of Nepal.
- Saroj Yadav, politician and current Chief Minister of Madhesh province.
- Ram Saroj Yadav, politician and 1st deputy Chief Minister of Madhesh province.
- Jay Krishna Goit, Ex-Maoist Leader and leader of Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha[21]
- Matrika Prasad Yadav, politician and ex-minister.
Sports[edit]
- Bibek Yadav, Nepalese cricketer.[22][23]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Yadav, Sohan Ram (1992). Rural and Agrarian Social Structure of Nepal. Commonwealth Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7169-174-6.
- ^ Acharya, Meena (1999). Women in Nepal. Asian Development Bank, Programs Department West and Office of Environment and Social Development. ISBN 978-971-561-268-5.
- ^ Dastider, Mollica (2007). Understanding Nepal: Muslims in a Plural Society. Har-Anand Publications. ISBN 978-81-241-1271-7.
- ^ National Statistics Office (2021). National Population and Housing Census 2021, Caste/Ethnicity Report. Government of Nepal (Report).
- ^ National Statistics Office (2021). National Population and Housing Census 2021, Caste/Ethnicity Report. Government of Nepal (Report).
- ^ Rao, M. S. A. (1987). Social Movements and Social Transformation: A Study of Two Backward Classes Movements in India. Manohar. ISBN 978-0-8364-2133-0.
The Yadavas of Nepal have intimate connections with the Yadavas of Bihar, and many Yadavas from Bihar have migrated to Nepal.
- ^ https://www.ujyaaloonline.com/story/8541/2018/10/17/krishnaram-marauti-area-neglected
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hindu_temples_in_Nepal
- ^ Gurung, Harka B. (1996). Faces of Nepal. Himal Books. ISBN 978-99933-43-50-9.
- ^ Khatri, Tek Bahadur (1973). The Postage Stamps of Nepal. Sharada Kumari K.C.
- ^ Nepalese Culture : Annual Journal of NeHCA. Nepalese History, Culture and Archaeology Instruction Committee, Kirtipur Campus, T.U. 1985.
- ^ a b Béguin, Gilles (1997). Nepal: Valley of Gods. India Book Distributors. ISBN 978-81-7310-115-1.
- ^ Satyal, Yajna Raj (1988). Tourism in Nepal: A Profile. Nath Publishing House.
- ^ Vaidya, Tulasī Rāma (1985). Crime and Punishment in Nepal: A Historical Perspective. Bini Vaidya and Purna Devi Manandhar.
- ^ Mukherjee, Bikash (1993). Religious Centres of North India: Buddhist, Jaina, and Brahmanical Based on Archaeological and Literary Sources. Ramanand Vidya Bhawan. ISBN 978-81-85205-58-8.
- ^ Śreshṭha, Īśvara Govinda (1990). Rājavaṃśī (in Nepali). Jamunā Śreshṭha Jośī.
- ^ Bhattarai, Muralidhar (1960). Lectures on Nepal-culture. World Friendship Association] Vikram 2017.
- ^ Population Monograph of Nepal, Volume II
- ^ 2011 Nepal Census, District Level Detail Report
- ^ Bureau, ABP News (2023-03-17). "Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav Elected As Nepal's Third Vice-President". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/lahan-blast-pamphlets-of-jay-krishna-goit-led-janatantrik-tarai-mukti-morcha-recovered-from-incident-site/
- ^ https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/bibek-yadav-1185233
- ^ https://election.ekantipur.com/profile/595?lng=eng