Categories of Indigenous Nationalities of Nepal

Endangered Group

1. Kusunda
2. Bankariya
3. Raute
4. Surel
5. Hayu
6. Raji
7. Kisan
8. Lepcha
9. Meche
10. Kuswadiya

Highly Marginalized Group

1. Majhi
2. Siyar
3. Lhomi (shinsaba)
4. Thudam
5. Dhanuk
6. Chepang
7. Santhal
8. Jhagad
9. Thami
10. Bote
11. Danuwar
12. Baramu

Marginalized Group

1. Sunuwar
2. Tharu
3. Tamang
4. Bhujel
5. Kumal
6. Rajbangshi
7. Gangaai
8. Dhimal
9. Bhote
10. Darai
11. Tajpuriya
12. Pahari
13. Topkegola
14. Dolpo
15. Fri
16. Mugal
17. Larke
18. Lohpa
19. Dura
20. Walung

Disadvantaged Group

1. Chhairotan
2. Tanbe
3. Tingaunle Thakali
4. BaragaunleThakali
5. Marphali Thakali
6. Gurung
7. Magar
8. Rai
9. Limbu
10. Sherpa
11. Yakkha
12. Chhantyal
13. Jirel
14. Byansi
15. Yolmo

Advanced Group

1. Newar
2. Thakali