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.
In 1943, the Chamar Regiment was raised which consisted many Kurils from Kanpur, Unnao, and Allahabad regions but it was disbanded in 1946.
[2] The Kureels/Kurils have origin in Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh and primarily speak Awadhi and are spread in various states.
[4] Kureel Mahasabha was established in Kanpur which later got dissolved into Scheduled Castes Federation which was founded by Dr. B.R.