The Social Status of Tharu Community (A Case Study of Shreepur VDC, Kanchanpur)

Abstract

The title of this study, "The Social Status of Tharu Community : A Case Study of Shreepur VDC, Kanchanpur, deals with extinct status of Tharus. Nepal, a country of unity in diversity, consists 126 castes & ethnic groups as well as 61 indigenous groups. Most of these groups are economically poor and marginalized as well as under the crisis of extinction due to the insurmountable influence of westernization, modernization. This study analyzes, examines and reveals the socio-economic and cultural status of Tharu community of Shreepur VDC Kanchanpur as well as identifies constraint and opportunities to promote and empower the indigenous Tharu community especially in sector of rural development and National development in Nepal, including significant meaning to development experts and planners. The similarities and dissimilarities within Tharu community could be interesting with plentiful illustrations for rural development research work. Thus, this study reveals the pristine scenario on the changing pattern and trend of social condition of Tharu community of Shreepur VDC Kanchanpur. As for research methodology for this study, mainly descriptive research design & explanatory research design, has been used to gather both qualitative and quantitative datas on Tharu's socio-economic, political, health, sanitation condition as well as status of children, women, food habits and their housing styles.