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KHICHDA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,399th

Most common surname in India

5

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

The surname Khichda is believed to have originated in India, possibly in the state of Rajasthan.
The surname Khichda is associated with the Jat community of Rajasthan, and is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word “khich”, meaning “to dig”. It is believed that the ancestors of the Khichda clan were farmers who used to dig wells for irrigation.

Description:

The Khichda Jats are known for their strong sense of community and loyalty. They are also known for their hospitality, and for their love of music and dance.
The Khichda Jats have a number of unique customs and traditions. These include the practice of the “Jat-Puja”, a form of worship of the ancestors of the Khichda clan.
The Khichda surname has a number of variations, including Khichdia, Khichdiyar, Khichdiyawala, and Khichdiyawat.

State-wise distribution of people with KHICHDA surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for KHICHDA surname

Maharashtra

3

Gujarat state distribution for KHICHDA surname

Gujarat

2

Punjab state distribution for KHICHDA surname

Punjab

1

Rajasthan state distribution for KHICHDA surname

Rajasthan

1

Category-wise distribution of people with KHICHDA surname

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People with the surname KHICHDA 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.

Voters List category for KHICHDA surname

4 (57%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for KHICHDA surname

2 (29%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for KHICHDA surname

1 (14%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The KHICHDA surname is found across multiple communities including Bhanushali, Bhanushali Vaishya, Bhanushali Kayastha communities.

The KHICHDA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the KHICHDA surname with 3 records (42.9%).

KHICHDA is ranked #13399 in India with approximately 5 people bearing this surname.

The KHICHDA surname is found across 4 states, with the top 3 being Maharashtra (42.9%), Gujarat (28.6%), Punjab (14.3%).

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