Sachan

Sachan is one of the territorial groups (sub-castes) within the Kurmi caste in Uttar Pradesh, India.

History
Sachans are part of the Kurmi community which are a large and widely distributed cultivating caste. Kurmis in Uttar Pradesh have several groups namely Gangwar, Baiswar, Jaiswar, Kariyar, and Sachan. They are a settled agricultural community having land as their primary economic resource. Besides, they also domesticate cows and buffaloes and make earnings by animal husbandry. The educated among them prefer to work in the Government or Private service than their traditional occupation of cultivation. They are progressive farmers availing benefits of all developmental schemes. The community also has scientists, writers, teachers, white-collar job holders, artists, journalists, etc.

Historically Sachans were soldiers and mercenaries who fought in the Battle of Madarpur against the Mughals, which occurred in 1528 CE, was fought between the Sakarwar Rajput zamindars and the Mughal Empire. It took place in what is now the Greater Kanpur district. They then went on to settle across various parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The patriotic Sachan community also provided both blood and wealth in support of Nana Saheb and Tatya Tope during the 1857 Revolt. They willingly relinquished their zamindaries in the name of the struggle for independence. Sachan people are predominantly located in the Kanpur Dehat area, especially in Bhognipur Tehsil and its surrounding areas.

Notable people

 * Nikhil Sachan
 * Rakesh Sachan