Bohara (), Bohra (बोरा) or Bohora (बोहोरा), is Kumoani Rajput and
Chhetri
Chhetri (Kshetri, Kshettri, Kshetry or Chhettri), ( ; IAST: ''Kṣetrī'') historically called Kshettriya or Kshetriya or Khas are Nepali language, Nepali speaking people historically associated with the warrior class and administration, some of ...
surname of Nepal.
Bohara belonged to Thar Ghar aristocracy group which assisted the rulers of
Gorkha Kingdom.
In western Nepal, the Bohara title is in use from Katyuri Kingdom of Doti, Joshimath and Askot by the Kshatriyas, at the time of old Feudal kingdom system of around 12th century (also known as Jamindari Pratha).
Notable people with surname Bohara
Notable Bohora/Bohara include:
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Amrit Kumar Bohara,
CPN-UML politician; former Minister of Nepal
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Avinash Bohara, Nepalese cricketer
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Deepak Bohara (1951–2025), Nepalese politician
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Moti Lal Bohara, former
Inspector General of Nepal Police
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Ram Bahadur Bohara, politician; former Member of Parliament, Nepal
References
{{Chhetri communities
Nepali-language surnames
Khas surnames