Wadhawan

Wadhawan (also spelled as Wadhavan) is a Punjabi Khatri surname. Among the Khatris, it is a part of the "Bahri" sub-caste. The Wadhawan Khatris community owned several villages in Gujrat district of Punjab. Bhai Gurdas, the first Jathedar of Akal Takth, mentioned about Wadhawan Khatris present in Burhanpur.

Notable people

 * Anup Wadhawan, IAS Officer who served as Commerce Secretary to the Government of India
 * Avinash Wadhawan, Indian actor
 * Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Indian cricketer