Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 51,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| India | |
| Languages | |
| Gujarati, Kutchi | |
| Religion | |
| Hindu | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Mistri, Gurjar Kshatriya Kadia |
Kutch Gurjar Kshatriya (also known as Mistri or Mestri) are a minority Hindu community of Gujarat in India, who claim to be Kshatriya. They are an artisan community related with masonry, artistic carvings, sculpting and building and construction works. They are also known as the Mistris of Kutch adopting word Mistri, a term used in British India for master-craftsman, thekedar, foreman or supervisor or for those who were expert in building and construction.