1. This thar includes four named subsections: Dho(n), Bajimayo (also called Wo[n]) and Bata. [BACK]

2. Two of the thar s included here among the Jyapus are craft thar s—Ka:mi, woodworkers, and Loha(n)ka:mi, stoneworkers. Tuladhar, a merchant group, is sometimes considered separately from this group, but at about the same level. We have included it here. [BACK]

3. This thar is also referred to as "Kalu." [BACK]

4. This thar and the following one, Muguthi^{[ *]} , are grouped together for some purposes as Maha(n), and have important ceremonial functions. The history and functions of this group are discussed in connection with the Biska: festival. [BACK]

5. See note 4, above. [BACK]

6. This section consists of ten thar s, all of which are considered at the same level by the higher jat s, but each of which considers itself higher than the other groups in the section. They do not interdine or intermarry. Pasi is now sometimes said to belong as an eleventh at this level, but it was lower in the past. [BACK]

7. Although considered at the same level as Jugi by many people at higher levels, Danya is considered by both the Jugi and the Danya themselves to be at a level lust below the Jugi. [BACK]

8. After each thar name in this list, its macrostatus level is given in square brackets. [BACK]