Who are the Khas people?

Q: Who are the Khas people?


A: The Khas people are a group of indigenous native speakers of Nepali language who belong to the Indo-Iranian ethno-linguistic group.

Q: What is the Nepali language called in Khas speech?


A: The Nepali language is called Khas Kura in Khas speech.

Q: What are some other names the Khas people have been referred to as?


A: The Khas people have been referred to as Parbatiya, Pahari, and Gorkhali.

Q: What percentage of Nepal do the Khas people make up?


A: The Khas people are around 31% of Nepal.

Q: What is the dominant faction in Nepal?


A: The Khas people are the dominant faction in Nepal.

Q: What group names do Khas people call themselves by?


A: Khas people call themselves by their group names such as Bahun, Kshetri, Sanyasi/Sannesi, Kami, Damai, etc.

Q: Is the word "Khas" commonly used in modern times?


A: No, the word "Khas" is little used in modern times.

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