India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,525,035,055. India, a vast and vibrant nation, is located in South Asia, bordered by the majestic Himalayas to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south, east, and west. This diverse land is home to an incredible array of people groups, speaking hundreds of languages and dialects, each with its own rich history and customs. Despite this variety, a strong sense of national identity often unites them, woven through shared traditions, festivals, and a deep respect for elders and family. Cultural expressions are boundless, from classical dance and music to colorful textiles and intricate architecture, all reflecting millennia of artistic innovation and spiritual depth. Spiritually, India is a land of profound faith and devotion. While Hinduism is the predominant religion, the country is also the birthplace of Buddhism and Sikhism, and has significant populations of Christians, Muslims, and Jains, among others. This creates a vibrant tapestry of spiritual practices and beliefs, where religious festivals are celebrated with enthusiasm and pilgrimage sites draw devotees from far and wide. Individuals are often open to discussing matters of faith and exploring new spiritual truths.

People Groups of India:

India Fast Facts:

Total People Groups:2,146
Total Population:1,525,035,055
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:600
Population:23,387,085
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1,244
Population:1,312,912,415
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:302
Population:188,735,555

India Realities:

Weighted GSEC: 2  
Dying Daily: 27308  
Dying Daily without Christ: 26922  
Birth Rate: 16.1  
Death Rate: 7.4

People Groups of India

Strategic Progress Index
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2,146 people groups (page 43 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▲Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
VokkaligaVokkaligaIndia6,600,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Gond (Hindi)Gond (Hindi)India6,620,000No Longer UnreachedHindiHinduism
DusadhDusadhIndia6,960,000No Longer UnreachedBhojpuriFolk Hinduism
Kurmi (Awadhi)Kurmi (Awadhi)India6,990,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
LodhaLodhaIndia7,475,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Santal (Santali)Santal (Santali)India7,600,000Engaged yet UnreachedSantaliFolk Hinduism
KachchiKachchiIndia7,600,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Gond (Chhattisgarhi)Gond (Chhattisgarhi)India7,655,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiAnimism
MalaMalaIndia7,710,000No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Patel (Marathi)Patel (Marathi)India7,855,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Kumhar (Hindi)Kumhar (Hindi)India7,980,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
SayyidSayyidIndia8,265,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduShia Islam
NayarNayarIndia8,395,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
KoiriKoiriIndia8,505,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
Yadava (Bhojpuri)Yadava (Bhojpuri)India8,555,000No Longer UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
Koli (Hindi)Koli (Hindi)India8,615,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Patel (Gujarati)Patel (Gujarati)India8,615,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Izhattu PillaimarIzhattu PillaimarIndia8,625,000No Longer UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
SantalSantalIndia9,140,000No Longer UnreachedSantaliFolk Hinduism
KayasthaKayasthaIndia9,405,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
ViswakarmaViswakarmaIndia9,420,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
Yadava (Telugu)Yadava (Telugu)India9,440,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
MadigaMadigaIndia9,550,000No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Teli (Hindi)Teli (Hindi)India9,620,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
PasiPasiIndia9,765,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
SonarSonarIndia9,780,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
TelagaTelagaIndia10,060,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Ansari-Momin (Urdu)Ansari-Momin (Urdu)India10,750,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Adi DravidaAdi DravidaIndia11,130,000No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
Jat SikhsJat SikhsIndia11,450,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiSikhism
MaharMaharIndia11,770,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiFolk Buddhism
MappillaMappillaIndia12,030,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamSunni Islam
Deaf IndiansDeaf IndiansIndia13,620,000Engaged yet UnreachedIndian Sign LanguageFolk Hinduism
VariyarVariyarIndia14,340,000No Longer UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
MahishyaMahishyaIndia15,970,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
KurmiKurmiIndia15,990,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
ReddyReddyIndia16,380,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
BhilBhilIndia20,560,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhiliFolk Hinduism
Jat HinduJat HinduIndia23,740,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Shaikh (Bengali)Shaikh (Bengali)India28,470,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliSunni Islam
Yadava (Hindi)Yadava (Hindi)India30,410,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Mahratta (Marathi)Mahratta (Marathi)India30,940,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Brahmin (Hindi)Brahmin (Hindi)India36,860,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Chamar (Hindi)Chamar (Hindi)India42,760,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
RajputRajputIndia55,520,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Shaikh (Urdu)Shaikh (Urdu)India61,970,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam

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