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Maharjan (Nepali: महर्जन), is one of the Hindu Buddhist Newar castes or groups of Nepal[how?], predominantly from Patan, Kirtipur, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu in Kathmandu Valley.[clarification needed]. They are a major subgroup of the Jyapu ज्यापू: community inside the Newar community. Maharjan people along with the other subgroups of the same community are also known as Jyapus.