Pachhade Jatts

Pachhade (पछान्दे) (पंजाबी जाट), Pachhandara (पछन्दरा) , Pachhala (पछाला) / Panchhande (पंछादे) / Pachhade (पछादे) was the category of Jats in Uttar Pradesh , Haryana and Uttarakhand.who had came from West Punjab and settled in West Uttar Pradesh.

Origin

• Pachhande (पछाँदे) - इन्डो-सिथियन जो ईरान की ओर से आये, पश्चिम दिशा के नाम से पछाँदे बोले गए. ये पर्सिया से आये.
• They are also said to have come during Banda Singh Bahadur and Baba Baghel Singh Dhaliwal assault between(1712-1783). The Pachhande Jatts were the first to join the Khalsa army of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. The first front was at Baghpat. They defeated the Mughal army in Hari, then conquered Sonepat, then Panipat, Kurukshetra, Sadhaura, Watti-Chhipardchheri, Fatazpur Khan and established the Khalsa Raj.

Main clans of Punjabi Jats

Rakesh Saroha has provided us list of clans included in Pachhade (Punjabi) Jats.

Ahlawat, Aulakh, Bajwa, Barad, Benipal, Bhullar, Bisla, Chahal, Chattha, Deol, Dhariwal, Dhillon, Gahlot, Gandharva, Ghumman, Gill, Godara, Grewal, Gulia, Jawanda, Kaler, Kang, Khara/Khaira, Khowde, Kuhad, Maan, Mahal, Mundher, Nirwan, Punia, Randhawa, Sandhu, Saraw, Sekhon, Sidhu, Sindhu, Singroha Sirohi/Sohi, Siwag, Talan, Tiwana, Untwal, Virk.

Relation With Sikhs

Pachhadas ancestors came to U.P. during Banda Singh Bahadur's assault on the Mughal power at Saharanpur in 1711and 1783 during Diili FAteh by Baba Baghel Singh Dhaliwal. Whatever their date of settlement they are certainly the descendants of Sikhs. Although they do not keep the 5 K's, they like the Banjaras use the Guru Granth Sahib in their ceremonies. During the 1920s and 1930s there was a great desire amongst them to be accepted as Sikhs and between the 1921 and 1931 census the number of Sikhs in the Moradabad jumped from a mere 231 to 20631 due to the Pachhadas of Moradabad registering themselves as Sikhs. Unfortunately these Pachhadas reverted back to Hinduism after 1947. Since the 1930s the U.P. Sikh Mission in active in these areas and there has been some success with regard to their reversion back to Sikhism. The main gotra of these Punjabi Jats in Western - Uttar Pradesh are:

Distribution in Haryana

Villages in Faridabad district

Badarpur Said, Bahadurpur, Bukharpur, Dayalpur, Said, Tajopur,

Distribution in Uttar Pradesh

Villages in Aligarh District

Budhaka, Gopalgarh, Vaina,

Villages in Meerut district

Alamgir Pur, Atmadpur, Badhla, Bahadurpur Mawana, Biholpur, Chhabadia, Dabthalaa Dabthalaa, Dhanju, Dhasupur, Fatehpur, Gesupur Shumali, Jainpur, Madapur, Nangli Kithod, Paswara, Rahwati, Sadullapur Sadullapur, Shah Kulipur, Sholda,

Villages in Saharanpur district

Bishnpur, Paniyali Kasimpur, Raweda Mugal, Mayaheri, Daidpura, Jadauda Jatt, Sanga Thera, Kheda Mugal.

Villages in Muzaffarnagar district

Amirnagar, Gandevra, Mahbaailpur, Masanb Nagla, Nasirpur Muzaffarnagar, Tikola, Tuglakpur, Qutabpur, Chandaheri, Tajpur Muzaffarnagar, Kamhera, Ladwa Muzaffarnagar, Putthi Ibrahimpur, Ramraj,

Villages in Bijnor district

Barkatpur, Baseda, Bijnore,

Villages in Sambhal district

Ahrola Mafi, Asmoli, Bada Tajuddin, Sirshanal, Sujatpur, Allipur Near Manni Khera, Alya Kalyanpur, Bhadraola, Bhartal Sirsi, Bhataola, Bhatawalii, Bhawalpur Wasli, Chandawli, Dehpa, Echowara Dingar, Gelua, Gurudwara Baba Joga Singh Chahal, Lakhori Jalalpur, Manni Khera, Mehmoodpur Kunj, Mehrana, Saidpur Jaskoli, Sainda, Sakatpur, Sakhan Sumapur Khalsa, SalaKhana, Sekhupur Khalsa, Sharifpur, Singhpur, Sondhan, Turtipur Enayatpur, Vikampur Taharpur,

Villages in Hapur district

Akdoli, Akkhapur, Allipur Mugalpur, Asra Hapur, Ataula Hapur, Ataula, Atuta, Ayadnagar, Babugarh, Bachhrota, Bagadpur, Bhagalpur Hapur, Bhagwanpur Hapur, Chhapkauli, Chitauli, Dadayara, Dhana Hapur, Fakharpur Kabatta, Fattapur, Fazilpur Urf Meerpur, Firozabad Urf Sitadei, Gandhu Nagla, Gazalpur, Harnathpur Kota, Hasanpur Hapur, Hasupura Hapur, Havispur Bigas, Jarauthi, Kaniya Kalyanpur, Lalpur Hapur, Malakpur Hapur, Manak Chauk, Mansoorpur, Meerpur Kalan, Muradpur Nizampur, Nawada Hapur, Nawada Kalan, Niyazpur Khiya, Patna Hapur, Pawati Hapur, Peernagar Soodna, Phuldhera, Rasulpur, Sadullapur Lodi, Saina, Shyam Nagar, Shyampur Jatt, Simbhaoli, Simrauli, Sudullapur, Tatarpur, Upeda, Virpur, Yusufpur Kota,

Villages in Amroha district

Ahrola Mafi, Baraspur Kalan, Bas Baldana, Bhera Bharatpur, Chhotipura, Danpur, Daspur, Isapur Amroha, Jamalpur Amroha, Jamanpur Emnipur, Kailsa, Khandpal, Nartho, Papsara, Sirsa Mohan,

Notable persons

• Ganga Das (Munder) (1823-1913) - Ganga Das was a revered saint of udasi sect and Hindi poet from hapur district in Uttar Pradesh. He was born in 1823 in village Rasulpur Bahlolpur of Hapur district in the family of panjabi Jatt of Munder Gotra. His childhood name was Gangabaksh but became Gangadas after consecration in udasi sect under Baba Vishnudas Udasin at Sedepur district Bulandshahr at the age of 12. He died on bhadrapada krishnashtami in year 1913. His contribution to hindi poetry has been considered unparallel.

• Kr. Virendra Singh Dhana (Chattha) - Was from the royal jatt family of Dhana village and known for his honesty and simple living. MLA Garhmukteswar(1980-85), (first district council presiedent of Meerut),(Ex-presiedent Sugarcane Fedression, Lucknow).

• Kr. Rahul Singh Dhana (Chattha) - Son of Kr. Virendra Singh Dhana.

• Shashank Shekhar Singh - Was a Pilot and Ex- cabinet scretary in Mayawati goverment (2007-2012).

• Baba Joga Singh Chahal (Chahal) - (18th century)- He was a great Jatt warrior.

• Choudhary Samarpal Singh (Siddhu) - Born on 19 decmber 1923 into Siddhu Jat family in the village Ahrola Mafi of Dhanaura tehsil, Amroha district, now living in Kundeswari village of Kashipur district (Uttrakhand). He was Cooperative Advisor to Chief Minister of Punjab from 1961-62, also was Dy. Director (Farms) in Pantnagar Agricultural University, He was Vice-Chairman, Nainital District Co-operative Bank (1964-65). Shri Singh, in his quest for knowledge, has visited many countries in Europe and America to acquire valuable information about Agriculture and cooperation. He is a prolific writer and many of his articles on Agriculture and Cooperation have been published in Leading National magazines. MLA from Kanth Vidhansabha U.P(1985-89), Minister of Co-operative U.P (1988-89), State Minister Uttranchal (2005), several time Iffco director (1997-1993), Vice Presiedent of Iffco (1977-1984), Rate Control Officer (1951), studied at Belgrade University, subject- Agriculture Co operative (1957-1959).

• Ch Chandrapal Singh - From Papsara village in Amroha district and remain many time MP, MLA and Cabinet Minister in U.P. goverment.

• Renu Chaudhary - Presiedent of district Council, Amroha and daughter in law of Ch Chandrapal Singh (formet MP and Cabinet Minister).

Language

Language/Boli : The language spoken is a distinct dialect bearing influences of both Western Hindi (Khariboli/Braj) and Punjabi vocabulary or structural undertones. Pronunciation patterns often feature localized rural Western Uttar Pradesh inflections combined with specific traditional phrasing.

Population

Population: The current population is estimated between 8 to 10 lakh, with approximately 90% residing in rural agricultural villages.

Occupations

Occupations: The primary occupation remains agriculture (around 90%), followed closely by service in the military, paramilitary forces, and police departments.

Life style

Life style: The lifestyle is traditionally agrarian, simple, and community-oriented. Due to localized resource management and generational thrift, ostentatious displays or trend-based vehicle flexing are uncommon among the youth.

Food

Food : The traditional diet is rich and wholesome, heavily featuring dairy products like milk, desi ghee, and makkhan (butter), alongside staples such as missi roti, sarson ka saag, and wholesome home-cooked seasonal meals. Mildly spiced, energy-dense foods are generally preferred.

Religion

Religion: The community exhibits a unique cultural syncretism. While a significant majority (roughly 80-85%) are officially enumerated or self-identified as Hindus on paper, daily social customs, lifecycle rituals, and reverence heavily incorporate Sikh traditions. Many regularly attend Gurudwaras, conduct key life ceremonies (such as weddings and final rites) with elements of Sikh practice, and hold deep veneration for the Sikh Gurus as divine figures.

Marriages

Marriages: Matrimonial alliances are strictly governed by gotra exogamy and community (Jat) endogamy rather than formal religious boundaries. Intermarriages or social unions between families practicing different nominal faiths occur smoothly provided both the bride and groom belong to the Jat community.

Relations with other Punjabis & Punjabis

Relations with other Punjabis (migrated during 1947): Cordial and respectful, though distinct historic separation means traditional marriage networks with post-1947 Punjabi migrants or native Punjab residents are generally absent. Relations with native western U.P. Jats are integrated and fraternal.

Status of Gurus & Granth Sahib: The Sikh Gurus (Guru Nanak Dev, Guru Gobind Singh, etc.) and the Guru Granth Sahib are deeply revered.

Five K’s: Adoption of the formal 5 K's remains limited to specific practicing families, though general cultural attachment to Sikh heritage stays strong across generations.

Connection with Punjab: Direct genealogical links or ancestral village connections back to modern Punjab are largely untraced, with "Pachhade" serving historically as a geographic descriptor meaning "westerners."

Current trends: Evolving socio-religious dynamics, including the influence of spiritual organizations, modern education, and broader integration, continue to shape the community's cultural landscape.

See also

• Pachhande

References

Source - http://pachadejatts.blogspot.in

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