| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| • Pakistan • India | |
| Languages | |
| •Urdu •Hindi •Punjabi | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| •Momin Ansari •Bisati •Shaikh •Behna |
Khumra (Arabic:خمرة) are a Muslim community found mainly in theRohilkhand region ofUttar Pradesh in India. They are also known asSangtarash andHansiri. A few were also found inPanipat andKarnal inHaryana, most of whom are now found in Pakistan. They generally refer themselves asKhumra Shaikh.[citation needed]
The community has been grantedOther Backward Classes status in Uttar Pradesh.[1]