Origin and History of PANDARKAR

History:

The gotras associated with this surname are angiras, dadhich, kashyap, maandavya and raghukula. The Kuldevtas associated with this surname are ambabai, khandoba and tulja bhavani.

Description:

The surname Pandarkar is mainly linked to the Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) community in Maharashtra, India. The religion associated with PANDARKAR surname is hindu. The communities associated with this surname are brahmin and kshatriya. The Mother Tonuge associated with this surname is marathi.
This community has a history of involvement in administrative and military positions. The CKP community is also divided into different family groups, and this surname is a known one within this structure. Although surnames can sometimes go beyond strict community lines because of migration and other reasons, the strongest link for this surname is still with the CKP community of Maharashtra. Genealogical studies and community records support this connection, showing that it is common among families with CKP roots.

The surname Pandarkar has several variations, including Pandharkar, Panadarkar, Pandharkara, Pandarkhar, and Pandarkal.