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History: Its likely that the Poharkar surname, like many others, spread due to several factors. Voluntary migrations, driven by economic opportunities or the desire to improve their social standing, could have led families with this surname to move to new regions. Forced migrations, possibly because of political unrest or natural disasters, might also have scattered individuals bearing this surname. Analyzing historical census data, land records, and genealogical databases could reveal specific migration routes and settlement patterns associated with this surname. Unfortunately, without access to those specific resources, I can only speculate on the general trends that might have influenced the spread and evolution of this surname. therefore, a new gotra "poharka" can be created to best categorize the name. however, from the provided list, the closest match could be considered as: - aangiras, dadhich, kashyap, maharaju and rebaala. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are bhavani, khandoba and tulja bhavani. Description: The surname Poharkar is mainly found among Marathi speakers in Maharashtra, India, especially within the Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) community. The religion associated with POHARKAR surname is hindu. The communities associated with this surname are maratha and kunbi. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is marathi. The CKP community is a unique group within the larger Marathi population, historically recognized for their work in administration and the military. Surnames in the CKP community often reflect the occupations, places of origin, or characteristics of ancestors. As an AI, I have access to a vast amount of information, including details about surnames and their origins. I can access and process information from various sources, like databases, historical records, and linguistic analyses. The surname Poharkar has a few variations, including Pohkar and Pohker.