Panka, Panika
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Panka, Panika
Synonyms: Das Panka, Kabir Panka, Kabir Das Panka, Manikpuri Panka, Panika, Panka [Orissa]
- Sub-divisions: Bajania, Dom Pankas, Kabirpanthis, Saktaha [Russell & Hiralal]
Surnames: Panka [Orissa] *Exogamous septs: Chhura, Ghughua, Khetgarhia, Kuldip, Neora, Panaria, Pandwar, Parewa, Sonwania, Tandia [Russell & Hiralal] Exogamous units/clans (bansa): Bagh (tiger), Bendka, Besra, Chhatar (umbrella), Dongri (hill), Kachim, Kukur (dog), Naa (Kolwa) Suna (gold), Nag (cobra), Sunsih [Orissa] Exogamous units/clans (kuri): Birgat, Chikonjia, Gaigoar, Korwa, Kumaria, Marai, Paneria, Porwar, Rathia, Sarima, Sunayani [Uttar Pradesh]