India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,525,975,955. 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:

2,146 People Groups · 1,526M People

EngagementGroupsPopulation
Unengaged and Unreached60023.4M
Engaged yet Unreached1,2441,314M
No Longer Unreached302188.9M

India Realities:

Weighted GSEC
2
Dying Daily
27,308
Dying Daily Without Christ
(98.6%) 26,922
Birth Rate per 1,000
16.1
Death Rate per 1,000
7.4

People Groups of India

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

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountry ▼PopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
KoramaKoramaIndia171,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaFolk Hinduism
JatapurJatapurIndia150,000Engaged yet UnreachedKuviFolk Hinduism
RonaRonaIndia210,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
MahliMahliIndia558,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
SargaraSargaraIndia168,000No Longer UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
MarasariMarasariIndia210,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
MayraMayraIndia209,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
BhuimaliBhuimaliIndia209,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
KalavantuluKalavantuluIndia204,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
SanyasiSanyasiIndia168,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
LimbuLimbuIndia243,000Engaged yet UnreachedLimbuHinduism
KapariaKapariaIndia31,500Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
NikariNikariIndia203,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliSunni Islam
Maha MalasarMaha MalasarIndia475Engaged yet UnreachedTamilEthnoreligion
BinjhalBinjhalIndia202,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaFolk Hinduism
BinjhwarBinjhwarIndia184,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
KalotaKalotaIndia201,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Sema NagaSema NagaIndia373,000No Longer UnreachedSumi NagaProtestantism
SoodSoodIndia46,500Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Mal PahariaMal PahariaIndia234,000No Longer UnreachedMal PahariaHinduism
DholiDholiIndia151,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Folk Hinduism
TharuTharuIndia127,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriFolk Hinduism
KonaiKonaiIndia162,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
SamanthanSamanthanIndia30,500Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Rama KshatriyaRama KshatriyaIndia190,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
BediaBediaIndia672,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanchparganiaEthnoreligion
Eastern BalochEastern BalochIndia97,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Halwakki WakkalHalwakki WakkalIndia345,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
KhavarKhavarIndia189,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
GiddidkiGiddidkiIndia105,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
KampaKampaIndia161,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
BagataBagataIndia208,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguFolk Hinduism
BantarBantarIndia152,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliFolk Hinduism
MeratMeratIndia411,000Engaged yet UnreachedMewariSunni Islam
MarkandeMarkandeIndia183,000Engaged yet UnreachedAngikaHinduism
MallikMallikIndia318,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MarathiMarathiIndia136,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiEthnoreligion
GadabaGadabaIndia180,000Engaged yet UnreachedBondoFolk Hinduism
Konda ReddiKonda ReddiIndia153,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguFolk Hinduism
PattanavanPattanavanIndia11,500Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
ThadouThadouIndia272,000No Longer UnreachedThado ChinProtestantism
LingaderLingaderIndia177,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguFolk Hinduism
MolesalamMolesalamIndia125,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiSunni Islam
SenvaSenvaIndia164,000No Longer UnreachedGujaratiFolk Hinduism
MogerMogerIndia122,000Engaged yet UnreachedTuluHinduism
SantiaSantiaIndia13,500Unengaged and UnreachedHadothiHinduism

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