Musahar
Musahar or Mushahar (Nepali: मुसहर जाति) are a Dalit community found in the eastern Gangetic plain and the Terai. They are also known as Rishidev, Sada, Manjhi, Banbasi. The other names of the Musahar are Bhuiyan and Rajawar. Their name literally means 'rats-ridder' due to their main former occupation of catching rats, and there are many who are still forced to do this work due to destitution and poverty.
| Musahar | |
|---|---|
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili, Musasa |
| Country | India, Nepal, Bangladesh |
| Original state | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand |
| Region | Eastern Gangetic Plain and the Terai |
| Family names | Manjhi |
| Notable members | Dashrath Manjhi, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Bhagwati Devi |
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