Kurmi
| Kurmi | |
|---|---|
 A group of Kurmi women in traditional "Hindustani dress" | |
| Classification | Other Backward Class |
| Religions | |
| Languages | Awadhi, Bhojpuri, Angika, Hindi, Urdu |
| Country | India and Nepal |
| Region | Awadh, Bhojpur, Madhesh, Lumbini |
Kurmi is a traditionally non-elite caste of tillers in the lower Gangetic plain of India, especially southern regions of Awadh, eastern Uttar Pradesh and parts of Bihar and Jharkhand. The Kurmi came to be known for their exceptional work ethic, superior tillage and manuring, and gender-neutral culture, bringing praise from Mughal and British administrators alike.