Distribution of Major Ethnic Groups of different development Regions with thier Occupation and Celebrations

Distribution of Major Ethnic Groups of EDR

Region	Ethnic Groups	Occupation	Festivals and celebrations
Terai Region	Meche, Tharu, Dhimal, Mussars, Satars, Majagain	Farming crops, Cattle rearing (traditional way)	Janai Purnima, Dashain, Tihar, Maghe-Sakranti
Hilly Region	Rais and Limbus	Farming, Service in security forces, cash crops in new ways	Followers of Hinduism & Buddhism. Celebrate festivals of both calendars.
Himalayan Region	Bhotes, Sherpas, Lepchas	Guide, Animal rearing, hotel & restaurant	Lhosar, Buddha Purnima

Distribution of Major Ethnic Groups of CDR

Region	Ethnic Groups	Occupation	Festivals and celebrations
Terai Region	Muslims, Kurmis, Tharus, Musahars, Danuwars, Chepang	Agriculture, Industry, Trade	Dashain, Chatth, Eid, Holi, Mage Sakranti
Hilly Region	Chepang & Hayu (disadvantaged), Brahmin, Chhetri, Magar, Tamang, Newar	Agricultrure, Industry & Tourism	Festivals of both calendars. Hindu & Buddhist community jatras.
Himalayan Region	Bhotes, Sherpas,	Animal rearing and tourism.	Lhosar, Buddha Purnima

Distribution of Major Ethnic Groups of WDR

Region	Ethnic Groups	Occupation	Festivals and celebrations
Terai Region	Tharus, Musmlims, Kurmis	Agriculture, Industry, Trade	Dashain, Chatth, Eid, Holi, Mage Sakranti
Hilly Region	Gurung, Magars	Tourism, Service in security forces, trade	Festivals of Hindus and Buddhists
Himalayan Region	Thakalis, Manangies, Lopas	Trade, tourism and animal rearing	Lhosar, Buddha Purnima

  

Distribution of Major Ethnic Groups of MWDR

Region	Ethnic Groups	Occupation	Festivals and celebrations
Terai Region	Muslims, Tharus	Agriculture, Industry, Fish Farming, Trade	Dashain, Chatth, Eid, Holi, Mage Sakranti
Hilly Region	Khas, Thakuris, indigenous tribe like Rautes, Rajis, Dunuwa in forested land	Agricultrure Collection of wild roots, yam, hunting, and seasonal employment in India	Worshippers of nature, Hindu gods and goddess, worship of family and local dieties.
Himalayan Region	Dolpalis, Mugalis, Sherpas and Bhotes	Animal rearing, trade with Tibet, collection of medicinal herbs.	Lhosar, Buddha Purnima, Nature worship.

Distribution of Major Ethnic Groups of FWDR

Region	Ethnic Groups	Occupation	Festivals and celebrations
Terai Region	Muslims, Tharus,	Agriculture, Industry, Trade	Dashain, Chatth, Eid, Holi, Mage Sakranti
Hilly Region	Brahmin, Chhetri, Thakuris	Agricultrure, Industry & Tourism, Seasonal employment in India	Dashain, Tihar, Shivaratri, Gaura Parva
Himalayan Region	Bhotes, Sherpas,	Trade, herbs collection and cattle rearing	Lhosar, Buddha Purnima