Nishad
For the kingdom mentioned in the Mahabharata, see Nishada Kingdom.
The Nishad are a Hindu caste, found in the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh in India. They traditionally worked as boatmen.
Notable people with the surname include:
- K. K. Nishad, Indian Playback Singer
- Mahendra Prasad Nishad
- Vishambhar Prasad Nishad
- Jai Narain Prasad Nishad (b. 1930), Indian politician
- Kajal Nishad (b. 1982), Indian actress
- Jamuna Nishad (1953–2010)
- Nishad Pulpadan (1986–)
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