Dorwal

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Dorwal (डोरवाल) Dorewal (डोरेवाल) Dourwal (डौरवाल) Daurwal(डौरवाल) is gotra of Jats in Rajasthan and Haryana. Dorwal is gotra also found in Sikhs and Muslims.

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origin

It is believed that they used to keep cattle in the past and so known as dorwal after word Dhor means cattle.

Distribution in Rajasthan

In Rajasthan they dwell in Distt Sikar. There are about 200 families in Katrathal village of Sikar district. Dorwals of Rajasthan had come from Jhang area ofGujrawala) in Pakistan.

Villages in Sikar district

Bhakarwasi, Swami ki Dhani, Shyampura,

Distribution in Haryana

In Haryana they are found in Hisar district.

Notable persons from this clan

  • Ranmal Singh - Ex-MLA from Katrathal in Sikar, Rajasthan
  • Hans Raj - Divisional Forest Officer at Jaipur, Rajasthan.He is from village Katrathal in Sikar district in Rajasthan,India & presently residing at Jaipur..

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