Adhikari

Adhikari is a surname originating in the Indian subcontinent. Those having their surname as Adhikari are mainly found in Nepal and Indian states of Uttarakhand, West Bengal and also in fewer parts of Southern Bihar such as Bhagalpur, Purnea etc. as these areas have a greater influence of Bengali culture and many Bengalis have settled in these area. In Bengal Adhikari surname is mainly found among Mahishya,Baishnab , and other communities as well. In Nepal, Adhikari are of Brahmin, Chhetri and Rajbanshi. In Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, Adhikari surname is generally found in the Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu community. The surname is also found among several groups including Bengalis, Biharis, Sinhalese, Odias, Nepalese, Kamatapuri and Kumaonis. Adhikari is literally translated as Officer.