 A Kumal man and woman in their ethnic wear | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 121,000 (2011 Census)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Nepal | |
| Languages | |
| Kumal, Nepali | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism 98%, Christianity 1.4%[2] | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Tharu, Bote, Danuwar, Darai, Majhi |
Kumal (Nepali: कुमाल) is a caste or ethnic group in Nepal, traditionally associated with pottery.[3] Their traditional profession is endangered due to competition from cheaper, more durable industrial pots.[4] Fewer youths learn the skills.[3] They are found to inhabit in the Terai, inner Terai and Mid-hills close to the riverbanks where bioresearches are rich to continue to their traditional occupation.[5] Their traditional dance, the Pangdure, is considered endangered.[6]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
National Population and Housing Census 2011 (National Report)was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Central Bureau of Statistics (2014). Population monograph of Nepal (PDF) (Report). Vol. II. Government of Nepal.
- ^ a b "पहिचान जोगाउन पुर्ख्यौंली पेसातिरै फर्कियो चुलाचुलीको कुमाल समुदाय". Thaha Khabar. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ "आधुनिकतासँगै कुमाल समुदायको पुख्र्यौली पेशा सङ्कटमा". Radio Nepal. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ "Kumal of Nepal" (PDF).
- ^ "पाङदुरे जोगाउँदै कुमाल". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2020-05-06.