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BHANDAVALAKAR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,290th

Most common surname in India

114

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

The Bhandavalakar surname is a Marathi Brahmin surname which is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Bhanda' which means 'treasure'. This surname is found in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. The origin of the Bhandavalakar surname is believed to be from the ancient kingdom of Bhandavapura, which was located in what is now the state of Karnataka. According to legend, the kingdom was ruled by a king called Bhandavalakar, who was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. He was also known for his great wealth, hence the name Bhandavalakar. The Bhandavalakar surname is associated with the Brahmin community, and is believed to have originated from the state of Maharashtra. The Bhandavalakar family is believed to have migrated to Karnataka during the time of the Vijayanagara Empire. The culture and customs of the Bhandavalakar family are mainly based on Hinduism. They practice the traditional Hindu rituals and customs, such as performing puja, celebrating festivals, and observing fasts. They also follow the traditional Hindu caste system. The Bhandavalakar surname has many variations, such as Bhandawalkar, Bhandawlkar, Bhandawalkar, Bhandawlakar, Bhandawalkar, Bhandawalkar, Bhandawalkar, and Bhandawalkar.

State-wise distribution of people with BHANDAVALAKAR surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for BHANDAVALAKAR surname

Maharashtra

76

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for BHANDAVALAKAR surname

Madhya Pradesh

37

Bihar state distribution for BHANDAVALAKAR surname

Bihar

1

Jharkhand state distribution for BHANDAVALAKAR surname

Jharkhand

1

Category-wise distribution of people with BHANDAVALAKAR surname

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People with the surname BHANDAVALAKAR appear across 3 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 BHANDAVALAKAR surname

79 (69%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for BHANDAVALAKAR surname

35 (30%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Voters List category for BHANDAVALAKAR surname

1 (1%)

Voters List

Frequently Asked Questions

The BHANDAVALAKAR surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the BHANDAVALAKAR surname with 76 records (66.1%).

The BHANDAVALAKAR surname is written in MARATHI script.

BHANDAVALAKAR is ranked #13290 in India with approximately 114 people bearing this surname.

The BHANDAVALAKAR surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (66.1%), Madhya Pradesh (32.2%), Bihar (0.9%).

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