Answer

Gongwal / Gangwal is generally known as a Jain surname or gotra found especially among Digambar Jains, commonly associated with the Agarwal Jain / Khandelwal Jain / Oswal-type merchant communities depending on region and family tradition.

Explanation

In Jain society, a surname or gotra like Gongwal may vary by locality. The same or similar surname can sometimes be found in different Jain sub-communities due to migration, regional naming, and family lineage traditions.

So, it is not fully accurate to say that every Gongwal Jain belongs to only one fixed Jain group without knowing the family’s regional and ancestral background.

To identify more precisely, you may need to check:

• Whether the family follows Digambar or Shwetambar tradition
• The family’s original native place
• Family guru / samaj records
• Marriage community records or vanshavali

Takeaway

Gongwal is commonly associated with Jain merchant communities, often among Digambar Jains, but the exact Jain group should be confirmed through family or community records.