Khanal (Nepali: ) is a surname of Khas people of South Asia, primarily found among high-caste Hindu communities such as Hill-Brahmin and Khatri Chhetri (K.C) of Nepal, and to a lesser extent in other South Asian countries such as India and Bhutan.The Khanal were part of the Thar Ghar, a aristocracy group that assisted the rulers of the Gorkha Kingdom.
Notable people
- , Nepali actor
- Dev Khanal, Nepali cricketer
- Dipendra K. Khanal, Nepali film director
- Jhala Nath Khanal, Nepali politician, former Prime Minister of Nepal
- Kshetra Prasad Khanal, Nepali politician and social activist
- Rameshwor Khanal, Nepali politician, former Minister of Finance and Minister of Federal Affairs and General Administration
- Rewati Raman Khanal, Former Chief Secretary to late King Birendra of Nepal
- Yadunath Khanal, Nepali diplomat, former Foreign Secretary and Ambassador to the United States, China, and India
- Saroj Khanal, Nepali actor and director
- Sarbendra Khanal, 26th Chief of Nepal Police
- Shishir Khanal, Nepali politician, Minister of Foreign Affairs since 27 March 2026
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