India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,524,970,830. 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:1,524,970,830
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:600
Population:23,385,960
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1,244
Population:1,312,859,315
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:302
Population:188,725,555

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 IndexLanguage ▼Religion
ZouZouIndia30,500No Longer UnreachedZouProtestantism
Zeliang NagaZeliang NagaIndia107,000No Longer UnreachedZeme NagaProtestantism
Naga KachaNaga KachaIndia70,000No Longer UnreachedZeme NagaProtestantism
ZakhrinZakhrinIndia600Unengaged and UnreachedZakhringFolk Buddhism
Yimchunger NagaYimchunger NagaIndia113,000No Longer UnreachedYimchungru NagaProtestantism
YerukulaYerukulaIndia653,000Engaged yet UnreachedYerukulaFolk Hinduism
YakhaYakhaIndia7,500Engaged yet UnreachedYakhaHinduism
ChhimbaChhimbaIndia194,000Engaged yet UnreachedWestern PanjabiHinduism
WanchoWanchoIndia71,000No Longer UnreachedWancho NagaEthnoreligion
DamorDamorIndia129,000No Longer UnreachedWagdiFolk Hinduism
Patel (Wagdi)Patel (Wagdi)India638,000Engaged yet UnreachedWagdiHinduism
NagdaNagdaIndia42,000Engaged yet UnreachedWagdiHinduism
BunkarBunkarIndia48,000Engaged yet UnreachedWagdiHinduism
VarliVarliIndia1,450,000Engaged yet UnreachedVarliFolk Hinduism
Patel (Varhadi-Nagpuri)Patel (Varhadi-Nagpuri)India468,000Engaged yet UnreachedVarhadi-NagpuriHinduism
VaiphuiVaiphuiIndia57,000No Longer UnreachedVaipheiProtestantism
VaghriVaghriIndia42,500No Longer UnreachedVaghriFolk Hinduism
NakkalaNakkalaIndia18,500Engaged yet UnreachedVaghriHinduism
Bhil MinaBhil MinaIndia132,000No Longer UnreachedVaghriHinduism
KhadimKhadimIndia400Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
UstaUstaIndia2,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
SahisiaSahisiaIndia10,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
GadiharGadiharIndia200Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Turuk PasiTuruk PasiIndia1,400Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
SheikhzadeSheikhzadeIndia5,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MujavirMujavirIndia7,100Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Rai Bhat MuslimsRai Bhat MuslimsIndia199,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Manjygur MuslimsManjygur MuslimsIndia250Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
BawarchiBawarchiIndia177,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
NalbandNalbandIndia4,700Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
ThakuraiThakuraiIndia11,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
AtisbazAtisbazIndia3,900Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
AhmadiyaAhmadiyaIndia7,100Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
AbdalAbdalIndia34,500Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
JatigarJatigarIndia125Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
BorewaleBorewaleIndia900Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
PutliwalePutliwaleIndia1,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
PankhiyaPankhiyaIndia850Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
KankaliKankaliIndia750Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
CakketakareCakketakareIndia30Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
ChadwaChadwaIndia9,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
PhularisPhularisIndia28,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Guddi EluguwalluGuddi EluguwalluIndia650Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
CammaCammaIndia7,700Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
DayareDayareIndia1,900Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
KayamakhaniKayamakhaniIndia34,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
KonkaneseKonkaneseIndia15,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
CejaraCejaraIndia1,400Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MondivogulaMondivogulaIndia15,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Attar SaibuluAttar SaibuluIndia3,800Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam

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