Gangwar is an Indian surname which is often associated with Kurmi caste of northern India. It is also considered as a sub-caste of the Kurmis. In Uttar Pradesh, they are primarily distributed between Bareilly and Pilibhit district.
Notable people
This is the list of notable people carrying "Gangwar" as their surname, who may or may not be associated with the Kurmi caste:
- Bhagwat Saran Gangwar, former member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Nawabganj Assembly constituency.
- Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar, former member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- Chetram Gangwar, former Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Nawabganj Assembly constituency.
- Harish Kumar Gangawar, former Member of Indian Parliament from Pilibhit Lok Sabha constituency.
- Kesar Singh Gangwar, former member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- Santosh Gangwar, former Minister of State in Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.
- Sanjay Singh Gangwar, member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Pilibhit Assembly constituency.
Notes
- Other sub-castes of the Kurmis in Uttar Pradesh include Baiswar, Jaiswar, Katiyar, and Sachan.
See also
References
- ^ Hasnain, Nadeem (2016). "Social Fabric". The Other Lucknow. Vani Prakashan. ISBN 9789352294206.
- Thapa, Swaraj (1 March 2012). "From Bareilly to Pilibhit, BJP finds Gangwars vs its Gangwars". The Indian Express. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- "The Kurmis a political history". Indian express. Retrieved 25 September 2023.