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18-602: The Dundwas diverge from other Sivalik ranges at 27°52'N, 83°14'Ein western Kapilvastu , extending 160 km W and WNW across Dang Deukhuri District and into Banke -- within 20 km of Nepalganj -- before descending into the alluvial plains. The Dundwas divert the Rapti some 100 km west before the river resumes its southward course toward the Ganges . Nepal's main E-W Mahendra Highway climbs 400 metres from

36-406: A population of 481,976, which increased to 571,936 in 2011 and later according 2021 census it further increased to 686,739 Kapilvastu district has 3 number of seats for central whereas 6 seats for state level elections. The district is situated at a height of 93 to 1,491 metres (305 to 4,892 ft) above sea level. Geographically, the district can be divided into the low land plains of Terai and

54-492: Is not as same as before (case scenario of few decades ago) as many educated and thoughtful youth are fully aware that these problems are rooted not only in tradition and culture, but also religion. Caste based discrimination and violence are a grim reality of Nepali society with numerous people losing their lives due to racially motivated mobs. Both the Government and many other INGO are working hand-in-hand in order to uproot

72-477: The Government of Nepal legally abolished the caste-system and criminalized any caste-based discrimination, including " untouchability " (the ostracism of a specific caste) - in the year 1963 A.D. With Nepal's step towards freedom and equality, Nepal, previously ruled by a Hindu monarchy was a Hindu nation which has now become a secular state , and on 28 May 2008, it was declared a republic, ending it as

90-453: The Hindu kingdom . In spite of being the important occupational caste and ethnic group whose metal carving arts are globally recognized but still struggling to be recognized as it is considered as the serving occupation. The most people of this caste group are in absolute poverty to raise the voice and educate themselves to be in a good position to find the history. So they are compelled to face

108-494: The Nepal census of 2011, 1,258,554 people (4.8% of the population of Nepal) were Kami. The frequency of Kami by province was as follows: The frequency of Kami was higher than national average (4.8%) in the following districts: According to the 2001 Nepal census, 895,954 Kami inhabited the country, among which 96.69% were Hindus and 2.21% were Christians . Kami makes up 4.8% of Nepal's population (or 1,258,554 people) according to

126-459: The Outer Terai to cross this range at 28°47'N, 82°49'E. Summit elevations diminish from east to west with some exceeding 1,400m near the eastern end of the range. ~930m Shiv Gadi rises 4 km west of Mahendra Highway. 80 km further west there is a ~790m summit, then the crest progressively loses elevation to 190m at the lower end of Deukhuri Valley. Koilabas bazaar, Nepal is located on

144-498: The boundary to the east of Banganga, west of Kothi, north to Indian border and south to Mahendra highway. The forest of the district stands as a natural park. The land is irrigated by the rivers like Banganga, Koili, Surai, Chirai, Bhutera and others. The latest archaeological excavation carried out under the aegis of the Department of Archaeology (DoA) has discovered that Kapilvastu has the highest number of archaeological sites in

162-408: The country. The department has identified 136 archaeological sites in the district. 27°32′N 83°3′E  /  27.533°N 83.050°E  / 27.533; 83.050 Kami (caste) Kami is an Indo-Aryan Nepali speaking group that primarily worked as metalsmiths . Later Nepal abolished its grading system. The tribal designation of Khas is given in some contexts.

180-495: The inhuman discrimination of society. Even though it is illegal to discriminate people based on their caste, these people are widely discriminated in Nepal. A large portion of people still discriminate Kami and other being suppressed castes. This problem is faced on rural areas as well in cities when it comes to marriage and building relation. Although it is not absolute truth as problems related to caste based discrimination are slowly coming to improvisation. The level in educated youth

198-492: The international border in this range. 29°00′N 80°00′E  /  29.000°N 80.000°E  / 29.000; 80.000 Kapilvastu district Kapilvastu District ( Nepali : कपिलवस्तु जिल्ला [ˈkʌpilbʌstu] ), often Kapilbastu , is one of the districts of Lumbini Province , Nepal . The district, with Kapilbastu municipality as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,738 square kilometres (671 sq mi) and in 2001 had

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216-458: The low Chure hills. Kapilvastu is bounded by Rupandehi District to the east, Dang District to the northwest, Arghakhanchi District to the north, Balrampur district , Awadh region, Uttar Pradesh, India to the west and Siddharthnagar district , Purvanchal region, Uttar Pradesh to the south. The summer is hot with temperature above 40 °C and winter temperature remains below 15 °C. Due to extremely hot and cold climatic conditions,

234-461: The major inhabitants of this region, which is very rich in their culture. Awadhi cuisine is well known. Most people of the district follow Sanatana culture and majority of the population is Hindu. Therefore, festivals such as Vijaya Dashami, Deepawali, Holi, Ram Navami and Naag Panchami are very popular. Shivaratri and the month of Shrawana attract huge crowds in the district capital Taulihawa where ancient Tauleshwar Nath Temple exists. Since Kapilvastu

252-1661: The people suffer from viral fever, dengue, malaria etc. and cold and diarrohea respectively. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census , Kapilvastu District had a population of 571,936. As their first language, 49.9% spoke Awadhi , 17.8% Urdu , 17.0% Nepali , 11.3% Tharu , 1.7% Magar , 0.9% Maithili , 0.4% Hindi , 0.2% Bhojpuri , 0.2% Newar , 0.1% Doteli , 0.1% Gurung , 0.1% Kham and 0.1% other languages. Ethnicity/caste: 18.2% were Musalman , 12.3% Tharu , 10.2% Yadav , 8.5% Hill Brahmin , 6.3% Kurmi , 4.0% Chhetri , 3.8% Dusadh/ Pasawan /Pasi, 3.7% Chamar /Harijan/Ram, 3.5% Magar , 3.1% Kahar , 2.1% Dhobi , 2.1% Kewat , 1.9% Teli , 1.8% Kami , 1.6% Kathabaniyan, 1.3% Kori , 1.3% other Terai, 1.2% Terai Brahmin , 1.1% Badhaee, 1.1% Baraee, 1.1% Hajam /Thakur, 0.9% Kalwar , 0.7% other Dalit , 0.7% Mallaha , 0.7% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.6% Damai /Dholi, 0.6% Halwai , 0.6% Lohar , 0.5% Gaderi/Bhedidar, 0.5% Thakuri , 0.4% Lodh , 0.3% Bengali , 0.3% Kayastha , 0.3% Koiri / Kushwaha , 0.3% Marwadi , 0.3% Newar , 0.2% Dhunia, 0.2% Gurung , 0.2% Kumal , 0.2% Sarki , 0.1% Badi , 0.1% Dhandi, 0.1% Dhanuk , 0.1% Kanu , 0.1% Kumhar , 0.1% Majhi, 0.1% Mali , 0.1% Natuwa, 0.1% Pattharkatta/Kushwadiya, 0.1% Sonar , 0.1% Sudhi and 0.1% others. Religion: 80.6% were Hindu , 18.2% Muslim , 0.9% Buddhist , 0.2% Christian and 0.1% others. Literacy: 54.7% could read and write, 3.6% could only read and 41.5% could neither read nor write. The district consists of ten municipalities, out of which six are urban municipalities and four are rural municipalities . These are as follows: Most of

270-490: The population of the district is dependent on agriculture. Paddy rice is a major crop of the district. A number of youths rely on foreign employment while sugarcane is an important cash crop. In 2021 National population and Housing census 2021 was reported that total population of kapilvastu district was 686,739 . Male=337,604 and Female=348604 and number of total household was 101,321 Data source: central bureau of statistics, kathmandu government of Nepal . Awadhi people are

288-504: The problem by targeting grassroot issues such as education, awareness and employment. In the 21st century, the economic status of this group rapidly increased. They live in hilly or mountainous districts of Nepal and in the Indian areas of Assam , Sikkim and Darjeeling District . The 2011 Nepal census classifies the Kami within the broader social group of Hill Dalit . At the time of

306-574: The survey of 2011. Common surnames (Thar-थर) include B.K., Lohar, Gajmer, Khati, Sirwal, Baraili, Darnal, Diyali, Laamgade,Rasaili, Gadal, etc. Their surnames are similar to the Brahmins of Nepal. These surnames are used by Nepali community living in the different parts of India basically in North East States, Sikkim Darjeeling, Tarai and Dooars. In West Bengal these surnames are brought under Scheduled Caste. But in other states like Assam

324-477: Was the kingdom of Bhagwan Buddha, Vaishak Purnima is also celebrated in a grand way. The local population including Tharu celebrate Makar Sankranti (Maghi) with festivity. Tharus live in the northern part of the district. A region with biodiversity, cultural, archaeological and historical monuments that has been proposed to be enlisted in the list of World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO. More than 138 historical sites related to Buddha have already been identified within

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