The article examines the socio-economic network of a Terai village of the far-western region of Nepal. It attempts to expose the various socio-cultural institutions prevalent among the Rana Tharus of a Terai village in relation to their socio-economic network, which has been in existence since long ago. It discusses major cultural institutions which regulate the economic activities of the Rana Tharus. It also discusses kamaiya, desi mahajans, and munimji. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-02-18)