Powar
| Powar | |
|---|---|
| Classification | OBC (Other Backward Class) in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. |
| Religions | Hinduism  |
| Languages | |
| Country |  India |
| Region |
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| Ethnicity | Indo-Aryan |
| Population | 16 to 20 Lakhs |
Powar (also known as Ponwar, Panwar or Pawar) is a Hindu caste primarily settled in Balaghat, Seoni, Bhandara and Gondia districts of Central India. They claim to be decendents of Panwar Rajputs of Malwa. They have migrated from western Malwa to central province in 17th century. [1][2]
History
According to historians, the Powar caste is originated from a small band of Panwar Rajputs. Since their migration to central province, they have developed into a caste and marry among themselves. They have thirty-six exogamous sections and only marry within these sections. [3][4][5]
Sub-clans
Ambule, Baghel, Bhagat, Bhairam, Bhoyar, Bisen, Bopche, Chauhan, Chaudhary, Dala, Turk/Turkar, Gautam, Hanwat, Jaitwar, Katre, Kolhe, Kshirsagar, Patle, Parihar, Pardhi, Pund, Rahangdale, Rinayat, Rana , Raut, Sharnagat, Sahare, Sonwane, Thakre, Tembhre, Hirankhede, Farid, Rehmat, Randive, Rajhans, Yede.
- The Powar caste consist of these 36 exogamous sections and they only marry within these sections.