Kurmi caste is also commonly known as Kurmi Kshatriyas. Kurmis are known by different names in different parts of India for example – Kurmis in Gujarat are known as Patidars. Each state may have different sub castes and some sub castes of Kurmis may be present in more than one state. So, here is the name of various sub castes that belong to the Kurmi caste.
Awadhiya Kurmi – They are also known as Awadh wanshi Kurmi. They are mainly found some districts of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. The current chief Minister of Bihar Shri Nitish Kumar Ji belongs to the Awadhiya Sub caste of Kurmi. After globalization, they have migrated to different parts of India and World. Today Awadhiya Kurmis also live in Europe, North America etc.
Gangwar Kurmi – Gangwar Kurmis are a sub caste of Kurmi which is mainly found in Uttar Pradesh state of India.
Sachan Kurmi – Sachan is a sub caste of Kurmi caste which is mainly found in Uttar Pradesh state of India.
Baghel Kurmi
Chandel Kurmi
Kochaisa Kurmi
Patanwar Kurmi
Jaiswar Kurmi
Kanaujjiya Kurmi
Katiyar Kurmi
Umaro Kurmi
Ghamaila Kurmi
The list is going to be updated shortly. More names of Kurmi sub castes are going to be added to the list.