Bhanot ([ɓáːnɔ́ʈ]) is a Punjabi Hindu surname, variously characterised as Brahmin, Chuhras, or Rajputs; they are also listed as a group of salutary guardsman to the Dogra rulers.
Notable people with the surname include:
Indian (Panjab): Hindu (Rajput), unexplained.
bhanot (a Brahmin sub-caste elsewhere in northern India) in the same categories. The Himachal Pradesh list also includes Kashyap Rajput,
Among the choorahs the well known sub-castes are Kandera, Bhanot, Tak, Hathwal, Sangwan, Lakhar Sauda, Jhajhotadhar, Recthlan, Chandal, Kalania, Jagpawar, Sagri Chauhan Beniwal, Pegwal, Dhakotia and Karotia. Dhanuk, Dhobi, Dom, Julaha are also divided in various sub-castes.
With the Rajput, They have several clans, namely Ranaut, Ludu, Kaundal, Tanghawai, Bharti, Gunsain, Chandel, Chauhan, Patial, Katoch, Bhanot, etc.
3rd Grade. (saluters) Salaamis:-Bariaha, Narial, Ranaut, Surial, Janjua, Bedlial, Bihal, Pahria, Naru, Bhanot, Bandhiar, Pathial,