Gangwar (surname)

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Gangwar is an Indian surname which is often associated with Kurmi caste of northern India. [1]

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This is the list of notable people carrying "Gangwar" as their surname, who may or may not be associated with the Kurmi caste:

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References

  1. Thapa, Swaraj (1 March 2012). "From Bareilly to Pilibhit, BJP finds Gangwars vs its Gangwars". The Indian Express. Retrieved 14 March 2022.