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BELVALKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,009th

Most common surname in India

395

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Belvalkar is a Marathi surname originating from the western part of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'bela' meaning 'arrow' and 'valkar' meaning 'arrowsmith'. The Belvalkar family were traditionally arrowsmiths who made arrows for warriors in ancient India. The Belvalkar family is closely associated with the Deshastha Brahmin community, which is the largest Brahmin sub-caste in Maharashtra. They are believed to have originated in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. The Belvalkar family is known for its strong cultural values and traditions. They are known to be very religious and observe various Hindu festivals and rituals. They are also known to be very hardworking and dedicated to their work. Variations of the Belvalkar surname include Belwalkar, Belvalkar, Belwakar, Belwakkar, Belvakkar and Belvalkar.

State-wise distribution of people with BELVALKAR surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for BELVALKAR surname

Maharashtra

265

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for BELVALKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

1

Category-wise distribution of people with BELVALKAR surname

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People with the surname BELVALKAR appear across 2 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for BELVALKAR surname

216 (81%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for BELVALKAR surname

50 (19%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The BELVALKAR surname is found across multiple communities including Brahmin Karhade, Brahmin, Karhade communities.

The BELVALKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

BELVALKAR families belong to multiple gotras including JAAMADAGNYA, VASISHTHA.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the BELVALKAR surname with 265 records (99.6%).

The BELVALKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

BELVALKAR is ranked #13009 in India with approximately 395 people bearing this surname.

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