Laur

Laur, (also spelled) Lava,  Lavi or Lor is a major clan of the Gurjar ethnic community of northern India.    

In Gujarat and Rajasthan states the Gurjars are divided in: the Khari and the Laur (or Lava). These two are further subdivided into a number of clans.

Origin
Laur or Lor Gurjars claim descent from Lava, a son of the avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Lava and Khari Gujjars are equal in status. However, Laur Gurjars typically regard themselves as inferior to Khari or Khadwa Gurjars, and thus sometimes disregard intermarriage.

Ethnography
Laur Gurjar are found in Gujarat and Rajasthan, Including the Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Girnar, districts of Gujarat and Bharatpur, Jaipur, Alwar, Kota, Karoli, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Mewar, Sirohi districts of Rajasthan.

Subclans
Laur/Laava Gujjars have over twenty subclans, which are shown below.: 
 Bagarwal (Bagadwal)
 Kumbar 
 Madi 
 Sirande (Saradhana) and 
 Chadri (Chaddar)
 Bhadana
 Betan (Beetan)
 Char
 Chesat 
 Dhakar
 Doi
 Kasana (Kushan)
 Koli 
 Khatana
 Kanaks
 Chandela
 Mokar (Makkar)
 Mootan (Mutan)
 Mawai (Mavi)
 Nekari

References

Category:Social groups of Rajasthan
Category:Social groups of Gujarat