Description

ETHNICNP indicates the person's caste or ethnicity in the Nepal sample.

Caste identifies a group according to Hindu caste system, whereas ethnic group means a native group having its own mother tongue and culture.

For example, Brahmin, Chhetri, Kaami, Rajput, Kayastha, Marwadi, etc. are castes, whereas Bhote, Limbu, Tamang are ethnic groups.

Comparability — General

Raute people are included in "other" in 2011 sample due to the very small population.

Universe

Availability

• Nepal: 2001, 2011