Kureel

The history of Kureel clan is still unknown that how they came into existence but historically they were part of leather tanning community of Uttar Pradesh.

Kureels saw a tremendous growth after British Raj and Kanpur being a hub of tanneries gave a chance to a lot of local Chamar communities to engage directly in such business at large scale.[2] A lot of Kureels were also in British Indian army and took part in Burma campaign. In 1943, the Chamar Regiment was raised which consisted many Kurils from Kanpur, Unnao, and Allahabad regions but it was disbanded in 1946.[3]

Kureels have been forefront runners of social reforms in Central U.P and have been associated with many movements, e.g - Adi Hindu movement of Swami Achootanand[4] and Ravidasia movement and later they adopted Kanbir panth by leaving most menial works.[5] Kureel Mahasabha was established in Kanpur which later got attracted to Scheduled Castes Federation which was founded by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.[6]

• Mohan Lal Kureel, British Indian Army officer from Chamar Regiment and politician[7]
• Piyare Lal Kureel 'Talib', former M.P of Banda cum Fatehpur constituency & Uttar Pradesh SCF leader[8]
• Shiv Narain Kureel, surgeon, medical academic, professor and HOD of pediatric surgery at King George's Medical University (Lucknow)[9]
• Pramod Kureel, former Rajya Sabha M.P from BSP[10]
• Baijnath Kureel, former M.P & Union minister[11]
• Manoj Kureel, political cartoonist and awardee of Life Time Achievement Award by Cartoon Watch.[12]
• R. S. Kureel, Vice-chancellor of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences (Dongargaon. M.P)[13]
• Jwala Prasad Kureel, former M.P of Ghatampur[14]
• Ram Lal Kureel, former M.P and scientist of Solar Enery at CBRI.[15]
• Keshari Lal Kureel, two-times M.P of Ghatampur[16]