Chavan or Chavhan is a Maratha clan found largely in Maharashtra, India, and neighbouring states. [1] [2]

Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan (Marathi pronunciation: [jəʃʋənt̪ɾaːʋ t͡səʋʱaːɳ]; 12 March 1913 – 25 November 1984) was an Indian freedom fighter and politician who served as 8th Minister of Finance from 1970 to 1971 and 1971 to 1974.

Prithviraj Chavan (Marathi pronunciation: [prut̪ʱʋiːɾaːd͡ʑ t͡səʋʱaːɳ]) (born 17 March 1946) is an Indian politician who was the 17th Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 2010 to 2014. Chavan is a graduate of BITS Pilani and University of California, Berkeley in mechanical engineering.

Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan (born March 12, 1913, Devrashtre, India—died November 25, 1984, New Delhi) was an Indian politician and government official who was prominent in the independence movement against British rule and became a senior leader of the Indian National Congress (Congress Party).

Yashwantrao was known as the ‘Leader of Common People’ as all his political, social and financial policies focused on common people. He created an identity of Maharashtra as a progressive state on national level.

The surname Chavan is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Maratha community in Maharashtra, India. It is derived from the word "chavan," which means "four" in Marathi, the regional language of Maharashtra.

The Chavan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chavan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chavan family living in Indiana.

Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan (12 March 1913 – 25 November 1984) was an Indian politician. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister of India from 1979 to 1980. He was a strong Congress leader.

What Chavan family records will you find? Census can provide valuable information about your ancestors, such as their occupation, education, household, and more. Immigration records can reveal passenger lists with vital journey details like the …

Shankarrao Bhavrao Chavan (14 July 1920 – 26 February 2004) [citation needed] was an Indian politician who served as the chief minister of Maharashtra twice from 1975 until 1977 and from 13 March 1986 until 26 June 1988. Chavan was born at Paithan Village, Aurangabad district, Maharashtra. [1]