. Bhumihar has clans that are mostly in the name of places from where they have migrated. Some are in the name of Brahmin groups which has mingled with babhans Like jujhotiya clan,  babhan, mahiwal babhan. warrior brahmins (like  Shahi), Kanyakubj Brahmins and saryupian Brahmins came to Bihar at the time of advent of islamist force in northern part of india. These Brahmins were firstly known by the name of places from where they had came. Later on they were said to be paschima brahmin (western Brahmin). They along with magadhi babhans in a meeting named themself as Bhumihar Brahmins. For ur kind information you should know most of the brahmin tribes are practicing endogamy in their own tribe. so it is not a matter of astonishment that bhumihar brahmins are not marrying with other brahmin community so frequently. Bhumihar Brahmin name itself has come in existence in early 19th century. Babhan is their ancient name which is mere pali word for brahmin. you might be knowing in nepali brahmins are said to be bahun similarly in pali brahmins are said to be babhan. Babhan name clearly suggest that they are ancient brahmins of magadh. Babhan word is there in Ashokan inscription. Sunga and Kanva are Brahmin dynasty of magadha. they have defied the basic rule that brahmins can only be pujari (priest). Sugania babhan is a clan in bhumihar brahmins. So please erase all your confusions. Babhans are the royal brahmins of magadha just like mohyal of panjab, tyagi of western up, niyogi of andhra, anvil of gujrat, chitpavan of maharastra, and Nambudhiri of kerala. Bhumihar brahmins are the royal brahmins who are priest