Baidwan

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Baidwan (बैदवान) Baidvan (बैदवान) is Jat Gotra in Punjab, India and Pakistan.

Distribution in Haryana

The Baidwan are said to be of Sikh origin. Baidwan were found in Ambala and other districts of Haryana. They moved to Pakistan in 1947.

Distribution in Punjab

Villages in Rupnagar district

Villages in Patiala district

Baidwan population is 1,650 in Patiala district.[1]

Distribution in Pakistan

They are now found scattered in Pakistan in Okara, Kumbra, Mataur, Mauli, Sohana, Sahiwal, Vehari and Multan and Mohali district.

Notable persons

  • Maj Harmandeep Singh Baidwan - RAJ RIF/9 RR

References

  1. History and study of the Jats. By Professor B.S Dhillon. ISBN-10: 1895603021 or ISBN-13: 978-1895603026. p.126

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