The Pawar (panwar/ bhoyar pawar/ Bhoyar) caste

The Pawar (panwar/ ponwar/ bhoyar/ Bhoyar) 

caste is a Kshatriya community primarily located in the central province of India. They trace their lineage back to the Panwar Kshatriya Dynasty and claim to be descendants of the Panwar Rajputs of Malwa. The Bhoyar Pawar community has a unique history and cultural identity shaped by their migration from Malwa to the Betul, Chhindwara, and Wardha regions of Central India. Here's a proper description of their background and characteristics: 

  Origin and Migration:

The Pawar (panwar/ ponwar/ bhoyar/ Bhoyar/ Powar) community is an offshoot branch of the Panwar or parmar or powar or puwar or ponwar Kshatriya group. They migrated from Malwa along with their families when the region was besieged by Aurangzeb. Upon settling in the Betul, Chhindwara, and Wardha regions, the native people of this area began referring to them as Bhoyar-Pawar due to the place's name Bhoyar-Patti. 

  Language and Culture: 

The Pawar (panwar/ ponwar/ bhoyar/ Bhoyar/ Powar) community still speaks a modified form of the Malvi dialect of Rajputana, known as Bhoyari or Pawari. Over time, they have gradually adopted customs and traditions somewhat similar to the Marathas, Kubis, and local .

  Occupation: 

Most members of the Pawar (panwar/ ponwar/ bhoyar/ Bhoyar/ Powar) community are primarily engaged in farming, as agriculture has become their main occupation since their migration to the central province.

  Population: 

The population of the Pawar (panwar/ ponwar/ bhoyar/ Bhoyar/ Powar) community in Central India is estimated to be around 2 lakhs to 3 lakhs. 

Surnames within the Community:

 The Pawar (panwar/ ponwar/ bhoyar/ Bhoyar/ Powar) community has several surnames within its fold. These include Digarse, Barange, Bisen, Kalbhor, Dongardiye, Chikane, Chauhan, Chopde, Deshmukh, Omkar, Dhondi, Khapriye, Dahare, Barkhade, Hazare, Hingwe, Girhare, Buwade, Bobde, Gohite, Kiranjkar, Bhobhat, Ghagre, Parihar, Paradkar, Pinjare, Bhade, Birgade, Khausi, Kodale, Patha/Pathekar, Kinkar, Kasare, Kaushik, Choudhary, Pathade, Dhobare, Farkade, Ukdale, Badnagre/Nagre, Rabde, Dukhi/Durve, Dhole, Sarode, Devase, Kadve, Munne, Mate, Dharpure, Naditod, Gore, Ramadham, Rawat, Raut, Kardate, Gadkiya, Gakaria, Kharpuse, Manmode, Sawai, Sherke, Dala, Labde, Lavari, Gondia, Tople, Thavari, Thusi, Dandhare, Ladke, Bagne, Rodale, Gadre, Udhde etc. 

 These surnames are an integral part of the community's identity and reflect its diverse history and heritage. In summary, the Bhoyar Pawar community is a Kshatriya group with roots in the Panwar Kshatriya Dynasty, known for their migration from Malwa to the Betul, Chhindwara, pandhurna and Wardha regions of Central India. Over time, they have developed a unique cultural identity influenced by their new surroundings while still retaining elements of their Rajput heritage.

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