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.[a][2][1][3]
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
See also
References
- ^ a b 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.