| Language(s) | Nepali,Doteli |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Khas language |
| Word/name | Khasa kingdom |
| Derivation | Katta (sword) |
| Meaning | Sword bearer |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Katwal, Katawal, Katowal |
| Cognate(s) | Khadka, |
| Derivative(s) | Katwal Chhetri, Katwal Ekthariya |
Katuwal,Katawal,Katwal (Nepali:कटवाल) is a surname used inUttarakhand,Himachal Pradesh,Assam,Sikkim,Nepal.
They belong to Ekthariya[note 1] subcaste that is widely accepted to be ofJharraChhetri origin,[1] which is in contrast to Bahuthariya (multiple clan)Chhetri subcaste .[1] They were one of a subcaste of theTagadhariChhetri community ofMandavya Gotra. They were actively involved inBhardar family aristrocracy throughout the Nepalese history ofKhas Kingdom and western province ofKingdom of Gorkha. They belong toJharra Chhetri.
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Notable people bearing the name or its variants include:
