India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,525,086,955. 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:1,525,086,955
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:600
Population:23,390,285
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1,244
Population:1,312,946,115
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:302
Population:188,750,555

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

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2,146 people groups (page 1 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion ▲
JhodiyaJhodiyaIndia10,000No Longer UnreachedBodo ParjaAnimism
Indo-VietnameseIndo-VietnameseIndia500Unengaged and UnreachedLaoAnimism
BirhorBirhorIndia17,000No Longer UnreachedBirhorAnimism
SajalongSajalongIndia7,000No Longer UnreachedSajalongAnimism
KoirenKoirenIndia1,700Engaged yet UnreachedKoirengAnimism
PuroikPuroikIndia4,400No Longer UnreachedAdiAnimism
TodaTodaIndia2,400No Longer UnreachedTodaAnimism
MajhwarMajhwarIndia104,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiAnimism
TaginTaginIndia58,000No Longer UnreachedTaginAnimism
Adi MinyongAdi MinyongIndia50,500No Longer UnreachedAdiAnimism
RabhaRabhaIndia477,000No Longer UnreachedRabhaAnimism
PardhiPardhiIndia361,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiAnimism
Gond (Chhattisgarhi)Gond (Chhattisgarhi)India7,655,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiAnimism
BagriBagriIndia482,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalviAnimism
KorkuKorkuIndia1,150,000Engaged yet UnreachedKorkuAnimism
ChaudhriChaudhriIndia420,000Engaged yet UnreachedChodriAnimism
Jenu KurubaJenu KurubaIndia71,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaAnimism
UralyUralyIndia30,000No Longer UnreachedMalayalamAnimism
RaiRaiIndia832,000Engaged yet UnreachedNepali (individual language)Animism
HoHoIndia1,195,000No Longer UnreachedHoAnimism
GaroGaroIndia1,080,000No Longer UnreachedGaroAnimism
KoyaKoyaIndia1,030,000Engaged yet UnreachedKoyaAnimism
PaniyanPaniyanIndia136,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamAnimism
ShompenShompenIndia600Engaged yet UnreachedShom PengAnimism
SentineleseSentineleseIndia60Unengaged and UnreachedSentinelAnimism
OngeOngeIndia150Unengaged and UnreachedÖngeAnimism
JarawasJarawasIndia375Unengaged and UnreachedJarawa (India)Animism
ApataniApataniIndia41,000No Longer UnreachedApataniAnimism
IduIduIndia17,500Engaged yet UnreachedIdu-MishmiAnimism
AsurAsurIndia53,000No Longer UnreachedAsuriAnimism
KochKochIndia51,500No Longer UnreachedBengaliAnimism
Baha'iBaha'iIndia1,600Unengaged and UnreachedEnglishBaha'i
Han ChineseHan ChineseIndia127,000Engaged yet UnreachedMandarin ChineseChinese Folk Religion
Kerala MudaliKerala MudaliIndia11,000No Longer UnreachedMalayalamChristianity
GoraitGoraitIndia10,000No Longer UnreachedSadriEthnoreligion
DharuaDharuaIndia14,000No Longer UnreachedKudmaliEthnoreligion
ParengaParengaIndia19,500Unengaged and UnreachedAdivasi OriyaEthnoreligion
KomKomIndia21,500No Longer UnreachedKom (India)Ethnoreligion
TangsaTangsaIndia86,000No Longer UnreachedTase NagaEthnoreligion
Sudugadu SiddhaSudugadu SiddhaIndia32,000No Longer UnreachedTeluguEthnoreligion
KoosaKoosaIndia1,700Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaEthnoreligion
MehtarMehtarIndia20,000No Longer UnreachedHindiEthnoreligion
MatyaMatyaIndia26,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguEthnoreligion
DewarDewarIndia392,000No Longer UnreachedChhattisgarhiEthnoreligion
NoatiaNoatiaIndia9,900No Longer UnreachedKok BorokEthnoreligion
Hill MiriHill MiriIndia18,000No Longer UnreachedMisingEthnoreligion
Chamar, Bhambi (Gujarati)Chamar, Bhambi (Gujarati)India1,130,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiEthnoreligion
Chamar (Marwadi)Chamar (Marwadi)India361,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Ethnoreligion
Chamar (Malvi)Chamar (Malvi)India180,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalviEthnoreligion
Great AndamaneseGreat AndamaneseIndia60No Longer UnreachedAndaman Creole HindiEthnoreligion

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