The Rajput (Kumaoni) of India

The Rajput (Kumaoni) of India, numbering approximately 1,135,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a Hindu warrior caste of northern India; considered to be one of the highest castes in Indian society. They mostly adhere to Hinduism and Kumaoni is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Country: India
People Cluster: Rajput
Primary Language(s): Kumaoni (kfy)
Primary Religion(s): Hinduism
Population: 1,135,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG046121
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Hinduism
Religious Affiliation: Hinduism

99%
%
Hinduism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Kumaoni
Language Family: Indo-European

100%
%
Kumaoni Speakers

Media Resources in Kumaoni:

Films:
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1 film

Bible Resources in Kumaoni:

No Bible resources are listed for this language.

Or check out the Kumaoni bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Rajput (Kumaoni) are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Rajput (Kumaoni):
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Pray specifically for the Rajput (Kumaoni) of India

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
readMatthew 5:6

Pray for those who are lost to desire righteousness and to be filled with the peace and purpose that only comes from following Jesus.

No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.
readLuke 13:3

Pray that the lost will repent and believe the gospel, for without it, they will perish.

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.
readRevelation 21:4

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ and walk through challenges, they will find comfort in God's promise of a beautiful future when there is no pain or suffering for those who belong to Christ.

He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
readPsalm 23:3

Pray for believers to go and share the gospel with others here. Ask that God will restore their souls and lead them in paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

Rajput Kumaoni Across Countries (ROP3 - 116195) reported in the following countries:

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2 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguage ▼Religion
Rajput (Kumaoni)Rajput (Kumaoni)India1,135,000Engaged yet UnreachedKumaoniHinduism
Rajput (Kumaoni)Rajput (Kumaoni)Nepal133,000Engaged yet UnreachedKumaoniHinduism

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