Sub-tribes
The tribe is further divided into the following sub-tribes; it has not been possible to trace how these sub-tribes are interrelated. These are the sub-tribes existing in Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan region at present. It is also possible that some of these sub-tribes may not be part of the original lineage of Gandapur. They may have been living with Gandapurs and may have merged with them over a period.
- Ali Zai (not to be confused with the Alizai of Dera Ismail Khan)
- Allah Dad Khel
- Bahadar Khel
- Bara Khel
- Behlol Khel
- Bazeed Khel
- Hafiz Khel
- Hammarh (cousins of Gandapur)
- Hussain Zai
- Ibrahim Zai
- Kamal Khel
- Akteyar Khel
- Marirh (cousins of Gandapur)
- Musa Zai
- Nasar Khel
- Natthu Zai
- Shakhi (Cousins of Gandapur)
- Shehzad Khel
- Usman Khel
- Yakhel (or Yahya Khel)
- Yaqub Zai
- Zarni Khel
Some of the sub-tribes, though living with Gandapurs, are not considered part of the original tree. They are as follows:
- Ghurani
- Marhail
- Rana Zai
- Jafar Zai
- Nur Ahmad Khel
In Afghanistan, Gandapurs are considered as cousins or a part of the large Tarakai tribe.
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