Kami (caste)


Kami is an ethno-linguistic Indo-Aryan Nepali speaking group. It is a Khas occupational caste belonging to blacksmiths.The 1854 Nepalese Muluki Ain keep in lowest category but there is no grading system in Nepal now. Every caste is same and does not belong to the lowest category anymore Kami was categoriesed by the work they did in past. Thus, the tribal designation of Khas is given only in few context to KamiNow in 21st century things have changed and they are among the hardworkers so the economic status of this group is rapidly increasing then other caste. They are also called Vishwokarma or Vishwokarmabramin, they live in hilly districts of Nepal and in the Indian areas of Assam, Sikkim and Darjeeling District.

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According to the 2001 Nepal census, there were a total of 895,954 Kami in that country, of whom 96.69% were Hindus and 2.21% were Buddhists. According to 2011 Nepal census, Kami make up 4.8% of Nepal's population.