An Analysis of Socio-Cultural System of Tharu People A Case Study of Khairahani Municipality-7, Chitwan District

Abstract

Nepal is one of the poorest country in terms of economical condition but very rich in terms of caste, language, culture, traditional and bio-diversity. The development of ethnic diversity is very important for the development of a society as well as country. In Nepal from the very beginning we are very familiar to ethnic diversity and its importance for the development. But the ethnic groups of Nepal to some extent are very backward position. Due to lack of knowledge and academic qualification, they are living their lifestyle in their own way. They are not known about importance of time, and education. The spent major sources of earning on the feast and drinking Jad, Raksi and Tobacco. Family size is very large due to the lack of education about family planning. They have less excess in development activities and political status so it is necessary to motivate to take part in local level. Most of the Tharu people are living in rural area so Tharu people lies in poverty class. The specific objectives of study are to find out the socio-economic condition of Tharus, to identify lifestyle of Tharu and to suggest measures for the improvement in their status. The total 199 households were surveyed both primary and secondary sources were used for the purpose of data collection. Questionnaire schedule, key informant interview, focus group discussion and observation were used for primary data. 'Tharus' identified as one of the largest groups of people living in Terai. They recognized themselves as one of the oldest groups to inhabitant of study area. Tradition and culture is the most of identification of the any particular culture groups. This study is focused to find out the socio-economic condition of Tharu. Some specified problems are recognized. Other social culture, overall of the study shows that Tharu society of ward no.7 of Khairahani Municipality is socially and economically deprives. So, the government should provide different program, allocation of special seats for Tharu in education, health and jobs for these indigenous. Government should provides regular classes for special education to change their traditional mind, it should be facility of low interest of loan for seeds and fertilizer. They are not still getting sufficient hand to mouth in their daily life. sIt is hoped that this study socio-economic and cultural condition of Tharu can be an important work. Thus, attempt will serve as a valuable document now and in future to formulate policies, strategies, development programmer and projects for upliftment of the status of Tharu to achieve the objectives of equality and development. This thesis discuss status of Tharu people of Ward No. 7 of Khairahani Municipality, Chitwan district, Narayani zone, Province 3 of Nepal.