India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,525,688,855. 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 Unreached1,2441,313M
No Longer Unreached302188.8M

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 3 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group ID ▼NameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
BeradBeradIndia250Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Bayita KammaraBayita KammaraIndia10,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Bayil KammaraBayil KammaraIndia375Unengaged and UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
Bayil PattarBayil PattarIndia450Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
BavuriBavuriIndia7,800Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
BaidaBaidaIndia850Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Are KatikaAre KatikaIndia227,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Namdeo MarathaNamdeo MarathaIndia5,100Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
KudimahanKudimahanIndia1,000Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
ChadwaChadwaIndia9,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
SarodiSarodiIndia36,500Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
PhularisPhularisIndia28,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Kongu VaisnawaKongu VaisnawaIndia34,500Engaged yet UnreachedTamilVaishnavaism
Guddi EluguwalluGuddi EluguwalluIndia650Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Maria MuslimsMaria MuslimsIndia161,000Engaged yet UnreachedAssameseSunni Islam
ManserManserIndia21,500Unengaged and UnreachedTuluHinduism
NamdeoNamdeoIndia3,800Unengaged and UnreachedHindiHinduism
NaodaNaodaIndia41,500Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
PanarPanarIndia1,800Unengaged and UnreachedHindiSunni Islam
NatuaNatuaIndia60,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
OntarisOntarisIndia128,000Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
OtansOtansIndia5,100Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
PadarthisPadarthisIndia16,000Unengaged and UnreachedTuluHinduism
DaitapatiDaitapatiIndia750Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
NambutirisNambutirisIndia70,500Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
NaikpodNaikpodIndia16,000Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
NadorsNadorsIndia6,400Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaHinduism
MupparMupparIndia9,400Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
MogiaMogiaIndia1,900Unengaged and UnreachedDhundariHinduism
MestriMestriIndia7,100Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Maran NairsMaran NairsIndia477,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Palakad TandansPalakad TandansIndia375Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
LonarLonarIndia432,000Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
LaskariLaskariIndia450No Longer UnreachedHadothiHinduism
PanaraPanaraIndia28,500Engaged yet UnreachedHalbiHinduism
LajjharLajjharIndia6,600Unengaged and UnreachedHindiHinduism
Pancaratra Srivaisnavas BrahminsPancaratra Srivaisnavas BrahminsIndia25,500Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
LahangirLahangirIndia1,800Unengaged and UnreachedBundeliHinduism
LadsiLadsiIndia3,300Unengaged and UnreachedBundeliFolk Buddhism
Kunnuva VellalarKunnuva VellalarIndia19,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
KriyagarKriyagarIndia7,500Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
Konda KammaraKonda KammaraIndia46,500Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Kommu DasariKommu DasariIndia10,000Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
KharwalKharwalIndia697,000Engaged yet UnreachedHadothiHinduism
KhandwalKhandwalIndia12,500Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliHinduism
KattiakaranKattiakaranIndia113,000Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
HelawaHelawaIndia22,500Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaHinduism
GurawGurawIndia41,500Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
GhiharaGhiharaIndia800Unengaged and UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
GabitGabitIndia213,000Unengaged and UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Hinduism

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