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Kurmi(Hindi:कुर्मी), which is the name of one of the Jātis (castes) of the Hindus.

The "Kurmi" is known as the chief ancient agricultural caste of India. The Chandrakar, Gangwar, Kamma, Kanbi, Kapu, Katiyar, Kulambi, Kulwadi, Kunbi, Kutumbi, Naidu, Patel, Reddy, Sachan and Vokkaliga - all belong to one caste, commonly called "Kurmi".

Colonel Dalton regards them as the descendants of some of the earliest Aryan Colonists - a brown tawny coloured people, of an average height, well proportioned and with fair amount of good looks. They show well-shaped heads and high features and except when they have obviously intermixed with aborigins , they are unquestionable Aryans in looks. Grey eyes and brownish hair are sometimes met with amongst them The women usually have small and well formed hands and feet [1]


The link between Kshtriyas and agriculture has been justified on the grounds of linguistic affinities between the root "ar" (bravery, heroism, found in English and Greek hero, Russian geroj and Sanskrit arya) and other words for cultivators i.e. those who labour nobly (Russian oratel or ploughman, Airga in the Zend-Avesta), as well as in the legend of King "Prithu", who tamed the earth to make fertile again. It is for this reason that the Sanskrit word for "earth" is "Prithvi", in honour of the Aryan king "Prithu" who first cultivated the earth. And, in the words of Thomas Jefferson, "cultivators of the earth are the most virtuous and independent citizens".

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[edit] Kurmi Politics

In 1894 the Kurmi formed their first association in Lucknow which was named "Sardar Kurmi Sabha" to give teeth to their protest against the British decision to cut their numbers in the Military forces. Later on, realising it was not enough, this "Kurmi Sabha" included the Kammas, Patidars, Sachan, Kunbis, Reddys, Naidus, Kapus, Vokkaligas and Kurmis of other states in its fold. In its 5th conference in 1909, this sabha declared to change its name from "Sardar Kurmi Sabha" to "All India Kurmi Kshatriya Association".

[edit] Kurmi in India and Nepal

Kurmi, as also present in the east as well as southern India. They are relatively prosperous and educated, forward thinking, but conscious and rooted to farming and trading also. Etymologically, the words, "Kunbi" and "Kurmi" are generally considered a derivative of the word "Kutumbin/Kutumbina"(one who settled, Cultivator etc).

In Deep South Kudumbi/Kutumbins are known as Kudumban.Their family God is Indira/Devendira(god of rain). In Kerala they are known as Pattakkar.


Kurmis constitute around twenty two percent of the total population of India.


'Bold text'Bold text'==Kurmi As political force== The word "Kurmi" and why many of the Vedic people would use this term, reflects the advent and reasons for the advent of religions such as Buddhism and Jainism. The "Kurmi" movement as a national movement was started in the northern and eastern regions relatively recently to offset their tiny numbers.

When one says, the "kurmi", it literally means "the I cans" or the "I am ables".

'==Famous Kurmi/Kunbi people==

  • Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel 1st Home Minister of Independent India
  • Amisha Patel Bollywood actress noted for hits like Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Gadar and Humraaz.
  • Parthiv Patel Indian Test Cricketer, an opening batsman and a wicket keeper.
  • Babu Guptanath SinghMember of Constituent Assembly of India,Freedom fighter,Editor and writer, written "Kurmi Kshtriya Jati ka Itihas" and "Shivaji",founder of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel College (founded on Oct.31,1957), Patel College has celebrated it's 50th anniversary on 31th October 2007.
  • Yashaskara [1]
  • Choudhary Narendra Singh (kisan) Leader from north India(KanPur),was very close to Ch.Charan Singh,Smt.Indira Gandhi,Rajiv Gandhi, KasiRam and Smt.Sonia Gandhi, He was Three Times Rajya-Sabha M.P ,One Time M.L.C,Three Time M.L.A and Cabinet Minister in UP Government
  • Nitish Kumar Chief Minister of Bihar
  • Vinay Katiyar BJP Leader and founder of Bajranj Dal
  • Santosh Gangwar BJP leader
  • Dr B.K.Singh MBBS,MD-aneasthesialogy FCCS President

International Trauma Aneasthesia And Critical Care Society India Chapter-2007-2008

  • R.K Singh
  • Sharad Pawar Famous Kunbi leader Union Cabinet Minister and BCCI president
  • Beni Prasad Verma Leader and Founder of Samajwadi Kranti Dal
  • Sone Lal Patel Leader and Founder of Apna Dal
  • Om Prakash Singh BJP Leader, leader of opposition in u.p.
  • Premlata Katiyar BJP Leader
  • Lalji Verma BSP Leader and Cabinet Minister in Mayawati Government in UP
  • Ram Poojan Patel Congress Leader from Uttar Pradesh
  • Arun Katiyar Journalist
  • Dharmendra Kumar Journalist, Ramgarh, Jharkhan
  • Hanuman Verma Vigilance Officer in BSNL
  • Dr.Prabhu Narain SinghEconomist, Retired Prof.of Business Administration and Business Management,College of Business, Florida A & M University, USA. He received double Ph.D in Economics & Business Administration from University of South Carolina USA.
  • Prof.Dr.Hukum Singh RathorGeophysicist,retired as Dean of Science college BHU and Head of the Geophysics Department, Banaras Hindu University.Distinguished visiting Prof.Brazil. Currently in his nineties living in USA and every year visits his home town Varanasi. A great supporter of Kurmis who helped many fellow kurmis to succeed.
  • Dr.V.P. Singh M.D.,Retired as Director All India Institute of Medical Sciences,Prof. Of Medicine and Rector Banaras Hindu University. He is a very brilliant and noted world fame Physician.
  • Dr.Kamta Prsad Agronomist, Principal Scientist with ICAR, New Delhi. Founder Member of a society helping Girl child and Women of Rural areas. Working on all fronts to improve upon the education level in Kurmis of Central and Western Uttar Pradesh.
  • Late SARSWATI PRASAD PATEL freedom-fighter senior congress leader Ex MLA burhar shahdol
  • Dr.R.K.KUSMARIA senior bjp leader mp khuraho <m.p.>
  • SHAILENDRA PATEL MANDAL PRESIDENT NATINAL STUDENT UNION OF INDIA
  • GANESH SINGH mp bjp leader satna <m.p.>
  • Dr. HARISH SINGH FAMOUS AYURVEDIC CONSULTANT in Mumbai>
  • INDRAJEET PATEL senior congress leader former cabinet minister <m.p.>
  • GANGARAM RAM PATEL cabinet minister bjj govt. m.p.
  • Chandu Lal Chandrakar Journalist, Famous Congres Leader from Chhattisgarh.
  • Ram Lal Chandrakar Freedom Fighter, senior leader from Chhattisgarh.
  • Ajay Chandrakar BJP Leader and minister of chhattisgarh.
  • Naresh Kumar Patel Urban Planner with engineering background involved in planning of HiTech and Integrated Townships
  • Ishan Verma Founder of Inspire Software.& SmartEdge Web Soluions
  • Dr.Vijay K. Bharti, Veterinary Surgeon from Madhepura, Bihar.

He did B.V.Sc. from Vet College, Bidar(Karnataka), M.V.Sc. from Hisar (Haryana) and PhD from IVRI, Izatnagar (U.P.). He is actively engaged in research and teaching.

  • DR AVINASH K SINGH ,Specialist Urologist,Active Member of the European Association of Urology,Pract Urologist Bulgaria,from Agra and Varanasi...
  • Shail Singh Social Worker Chunar U.P.
  • Late Barrister Kanhaiyyalal Rawat: Reknowned Lawyer, Social worker of Itarsi(MP) during British times.
  • Late Shri Rameshchnadra Rawat: Great leader, benevolent, social worker & businessman of Itarsi (MP)

[edit] Famous Kurmi/Kunbi Kshatriya people in DEFENCE

  • Lt. Gen Western Command Shoarya Patel
  • Lt. Gen Central Command Markande Katiyar
  • Maj Gen. Pushpak Sachan
  • Rifel man Rishi Patel (mahavir chakra)
  • Brig. V.S Sinha
  • Brig. Jaipal Kurmi
  • Mahamritunjaya Engineer

Refer to Kunbi Website for other famous Kurmi/Kunbi people

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunbi

Refer to Kamma caste site for information about kamma caste. http://www.kammavelugu.org/ancienthistory.htm Sanjay Kumar Bahadi, Media Person

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[edit] References

  1. ^ ["Ethnology of Bengal" - p/320].
                  by   'shailendra patel  (kurmi kul kuber kishan sathi)'

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Dr.D.S.Katiyar, Kamla Study. Centre, 635 Ashok Nagar Kalyanpur, Kanpur-17 (U.P.) katiyards1970@yahoo.com

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