Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

KALANKE families worship AMBABAI and KALANKADEVI and TULJA BHAVANI as their Kuldevta (family deities).

Question 2

Which communities in India carry the KALANKE surname?

Accepted Answer

The KALANKE surname is found across multiple communities including Swakula Sali, Sali communities.

Question 3

Do people from different religions use the KALANKE surname?

Accepted Answer

The KALANKE surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Question 4

What are the gotras found among KALANKE families?

Accepted Answer

KALANKE families belong to multiple gotras including ANGIRAS, DANOLI, KASHYAP, MACHERLA, RAGHUKULA.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Madhya Pradesh has the highest concentration of the KALANKE surname with 304 records (81.9%).

Question 6

In which script is the KALANKE surname written?

Accepted Answer

The KALANKE surname is written in MARATHI script.

Question 7

How common is the KALANKE surname in India?

Accepted Answer

KALANKE is ranked #12641 in India with approximately 763 people bearing this surname.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The KALANKE surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Madhya Pradesh (81.9%), Maharashtra (14.0%), Bihar (3.8%).

Origin and History of KALANKE

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