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Generally speaking, the Gurungs are divided into two castes (Jaat in the local tongue); Char (Four) and the sora (sixteen) or 'Pachyu' in Gurung language. Within the Char Jaat there exists further sub-divisions: namely Ghale, Pangi-Lama, Ghotane, and Lamichhane. As Ghale were tge Kings of the Gurung tribe, they stick to writing their own caste 'Ghale'. Notable Ghale : Sesh Ghale.
As 'Char Jaate' people were in the prominent position amongst the Gurungs, they tended not to work hard and live happy life. So, most of their work were done by Pachyus and were paid doing the given task. Performing funerals also falls on the list. In Hindu community priests are known to be of 'Higher class' but in Gurung it is just opposite.
But the cultural norms and values of Char-Jaate Gurungs nowdays are somehow influenced by the Tibetans. Tibetan priests perform all rituals, and Char-Jaate Gurungs are mainly Buddhists. However Sora-Jaate Gurungs did not change their religion Bonism and bon priest performs all rituals for them.
Marriages are performed within their own sub-caste. Char Jaates will marry within themselves but not with their same caste same goes to Pachyus.
As Ghales were the Kings they married people belonging to higher caste Pangi-Lama, Ghotane, and Lamichhane.
A notable Gurungs:
Designer Prabal Gurung born (1979) a Singapore-born, Nepali-American Fashion Designer. His father was a Gurkha soldier who served in Singapore.
Amber Gurung (born 1938), composer, singer and lyricist.
Amrit Gurung (active 1991–after 2013), singer and musician, founder of the band Nepathaya.
Anupama Aura Gurung (born 1988), Miss Nepal Earth 2011.
Bhanbhagta Gurung (1921–2008), Victoria Cross recipient, British Indian Army.
Chandra Bahadur Gurung (active 2008), politician.
Ciney Gurung (active 2010), singer.
Dev Gurung (before 1996–after 2008), Politician.
Hem Bahadur Gurung (active 1979–2009), former Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Hit Kaji Gurung (active 1999–after 2008), politician.
Kiran Gurung (active 2008), politician.
Kul Bahadur Gurung (active 2008), politician.
Lachhuman Gurung (1917–2010), Victoria Cross recipient, British Indian Army.
Mahadev Gurung (active 1999), politician. Palten Gurung (active 1994–2008), politician.
Prakash Bahadur Gurung (active 1999), politician.
Sukmit Gurung, singer.
Surya Man Gurung (active 1999–2008), politician.
T. S. Gurung (1923–89), social and political worker.
Thaman Gurung (1924–44), Victoria Cross recipient, British Indian Army.