Question 1

Who is the Kuldevta (family deity) worshipped by BALEM families?

Accepted Answer

BALEM families worship AMBABAI and KHANDOBA and VENKATESHWARA as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

Which communities in India carry the BALEM surname?

Accepted Answer

The BALEM surname is found across multiple communities including Padmasali, Padmashali, Telangana Padmasali communities.

Question 3

Do people from different religions use the BALEM surname?

Accepted Answer

The BALEM surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 4

What are the gotras found among BALEM families?

Accepted Answer

BALEM families belong to multiple gotras including RAGHU, AANAPALA, DANOLI, KASHYAPA, MUDGAL, REBAALA.

Question 5

Which state has the highest number of people with the BALEM surname?

Accepted Answer

Andhra Pradesh has the highest concentration of the BALEM surname with 172 records (63.9%).

Question 6

In which script is the BALEM surname written?

Accepted Answer

The BALEM surname is written in TELUGU script.

Question 7

How common is the BALEM surname in India?

Accepted Answer

BALEM is ranked #12774 in India with approximately 630 people bearing this surname.

Question 8

In how many states is the BALEM surname found across India?

Accepted Answer

The BALEM surname is found across 3 states, with the top 3 being Andhra Pradesh (63.9%), Tamil Nadu (35.3%), Maharashtra (0.7%).

Origin and History of BALEM

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