This group of Dalits speaks mainly Maithili, Bhojpuri, Abadhi, Magahi etc. as their native languages. But majority of them speak Maithali for their daily communication.
According to the 2001 census, the total population of Dalits in Nepal is 2, 505,028 (11% of the total population). And the total population of Madheshi Dalits is 888, 280 (35.5% of the total Dalit population). Literacy rate of the Madheshi Dalits is very low. Among them, Musahar has the lowest literacy rate (6.9%). Adult literacy is almost nil and the lowest among all other groups in Nepal. The drop-out rate among the children of this community is very high and is more among the female children.
Although there are various factors which made them backward, language is the most prominent element in pushing them towards the darkest life.
According to the 2001 census, the total population of Dalits in Nepal is 2, 505,028 (11% of the total population). And the total population of Madheshi Dalits is 888, 280 (35.5% of the total Dalit population). Literacy rate of the Madheshi Dalits is very low. Among them, Musahar has the lowest literacy rate (6.9%). Adult literacy is almost nil and the lowest among all other groups in Nepal. The drop-out rate among the children of this community is very high and is more among the female children.
Although there are various factors which made them backward, language is the most prominent element in pushing them towards the darkest life.
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