Nishad

The Nishad are a Hindu caste, found in the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh in India. They are the traditional boatmen of North India.[1][2]

History and origin

The Nishad are a community of business man related to boat business & their own business. Their name comes from the Sanskrit word kaivarta,kaivarta means the god Vishnu. According to their tradition, they are descended from Nisad, son of the mythological king Venu. They r to be Suryavanshi Kshatriya. Their main sub-groups are the Banaphar, Dhivar, Balavarna, Chay, Sorahiya, Kairata, and Tiar. The Banaphar consider themselves to be superior to the other groups.[3] They have been granted Backward Caste status

In Uttar Pradesh

The Nishad live by the all state of India mostly they live near of the river Ganges. They are the traditional businessman. The community is involved in own business.[4]

The Nishad are found in Deoria, Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Allahabad, Kanpur, and all parts of UP, and its sub caste found across the India.

History of Nishad Raj

The place where Nishadraja washed off the feet of Lord Rama has been marked by a platform. It has been named 'Ramchura' in order to suffice the incident. There is a small temple too that is built on the site. Though the temple doesn't have any historical or cultural values attached to it, the place itself is very serene.

Nishad Core Committee is working to get this place as famous tourist place in Uttar Pradesh, The core members are.Santosh Sahani, Brijesh Kashyap, Shiv Sahani, Suresh Sahani, Dr. Ashok Nishad ,Er Pushkar Sahani & other members of NCC (Nishad Core Committee)

• Nishada Kingdom
• Nishad Media - CEO - Devendra Nishad
• Mahendra Prasad Nishad
• Vishambhar Prasad Nishad
• Jai Narain Prasad Nishad (b. 1930), Indian politician
• Kajal Nishad (b. 1982), Indian actress
• Jamuna Nishad (1953–2010)
• Virender C. Nishad
• Er Pushkar Sahani

NCC -STUDENT WING

Er Pushkar Sahani,Er Saurabh Dev,Sachin Nishad, Dr Tripuresh Nishad & other member of NCC Student wing

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