Maharjan (Nepali: महर्जन), is one of the Hindu Buddhist Newar castes or groups of Nepal[how?
], predominantly from Patan, Kirtipur, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu in Kathmandu Valley.
They are a major subgroup of the Jyapu ज्यापू: community inside the Newar community.
Maharjan people along with the other subgroups of the same community are also known as Jyapus.
Notable people with the surname Maharjan include: