Socio- Economic Status of Tharu Community in Nepal (A Case Study of Mainapokhar Vdc-1, Bardiya 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 asociety as well as country. In Nepal from the very beginning we are veryfamiliar to ethnic diversity and its importance for the development. But theethnic groups of Nepal to some extent are very backward position. Due to lackof knowledge and academic qualification. They are living their lifestyle in their own way. They are not know 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 soit is necessary to motivate to take part in local level. Most of the Tharu peopleare living in rural area so Tharu people lies in poverty class. The specific objectives of study is to find out the socio-economic condition of Tharus, to identify lifestyle of Tharu and to suggest measures for the improvement in their status. Out of the 45 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 particul arculture groups. This study is focused to find out the socio-economic conditionof Tharu. Some specified problems are recognized. Other social culture,overall of the study shows that Tharu society of Mainapokhar 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 educationto change their traditional mind, it should be facility of low interest of loan forseeds and fertilizer.They are not still getting sufficient hand to mouth in theirdaily life. It is hopedthat this study socio-economic 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 Mainapokhar VDC, WardNo. 1, Bardiya district, Bheri zone, Nepal.