Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

BELA families worship BHAVANI and KALI and KALIKA DEVI and TULJA BHAVANI as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

Is BELA a caste-based or profession-based surname, and what does it represent?

Accepted Answer

BELA is classified as a OTHERS-based surname because it is historically associated with FRUITS.

Question 3

Which communities in India carry the BELA surname?

Accepted Answer

The BELA surname is found across multiple communities including Gurjar communities.

Question 4

Do people from different religions use the BELA surname?

Accepted Answer

The BELA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 5

What are the gotras found among BELA families?

Accepted Answer

BELA families belong to multiple gotras including BHRIGU, DADICH, DADHICH, KASHYAP, MAVANULLA, REBAALA.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu has the highest concentration of the BELA surname with 122 records (32.5%).

Question 7

In which scripts is the BELA surname written?

Accepted Answer

The BELA surname is written in HINDI, MARATHI scripts.

Question 8

How common is the BELA surname in India?

Accepted Answer

BELA is ranked #12743 in India with approximately 661 people bearing this surname.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The BELA surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Tamil Nadu (32.5%), Andhra Pradesh (15.2%), Maharashtra (15.2%).

Origin and History of BELA

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