Dhimal
धिमाल | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
 Nepal 25,643 (2021)
 India 900 | |
| Languages | |
| Dhimal | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism 56.1% (2011), Kiratism 40.9% (2011) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
The Dhimal or Dhemal are ethnic group residing in the eastern Terai of Nepal and West Bengal of India. They are a Sino-Tibetan-speaking ethnic group of the eastern Terai. They mainly reside in Morang and Jhapa districts of Nepal and Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. Dhimals consider themselves of Limbu descent. They are respected as the "First Nepalese Citizens" of Damak municipality and are also Scheduled Indian tribes in West Bengal.