International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Social and Cultural Transformation among the Tharu of Rajderwa and Bhaurisal.

This article explains how the Tharu communities living in the border villages of Rajderwa and Bhaurisal, between India and Nepal, have changed socially and culturally over time. Using direct observations and census data, it looks at the history of these changes and studies the Tharu people's family systems, traditional rituals, and community identity. The study shows that globalization has disturbed some traditional customs but also encouraged new ways of cultural expression and economic growth. These findings add to larger discussions about indigenous identity, life in border areas, and how traditions are being reshaped in modern India. Key words: Social, Cultural, Historical, Ethnographic, Customary practices.