India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,526,024,955. 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 5 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group ID ▼NameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Mith GaudaMith GaudaIndia4,000Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Hill PulayaHill PulayaIndia4,200No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
HalaypotraHalaypotraIndia4,200Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
PuroikPuroikIndia4,400No Longer UnreachedAdiAnimism
DangasiyaDangasiyaIndia4,400Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
SahaSahaIndia4,400Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliHinduism
ChamptaChamptaIndia4,400Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Tholuva NaickerTholuva NaickerIndia4,600Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
Jati PillaiJati PillaiIndia4,700Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Ganti ChoresGanti ChoresIndia4,800Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaHinduism
MoothanMoothanIndia4,800Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
GhadwaGhadwaIndia4,900Engaged yet UnreachedHalbiHinduism
Urikkar NaickerUrikkar NaickerIndia4,900Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
JadupetiaJadupetiaIndia5,000Engaged yet UnreachedKudmaliHinduism
ChaptegarChaptegarIndia8,300Unengaged and UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Hinduism
PambalaPambalaIndia5,200Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
CharodiCharodiIndia5,200Unengaged and UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Hinduism
AodheliyaAodheliyaIndia5,200Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
BaharupiBaharupiIndia5,300Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Holeya DasariHoleya DasariIndia5,600Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
BamchaBamchaIndia5,800Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
MembaMembaIndia5,800Unengaged and UnreachedHindiTibetan Buddhism
DamlaDamlaIndia6,000Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
MerMerIndia6,200Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Kongu Vellala GounderKongu Vellala GounderIndia6,300Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
SakunapaksolluSakunapaksolluIndia6,200Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
SudirSudirIndia6,400Unengaged and UnreachedTuluHinduism
KapadiKapadiIndia6,400Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Pariki MuggulaPariki MuggulaIndia6,500Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
ErawallanErawallanIndia10,500Unengaged and UnreachedTamilFolk Hinduism
BagalBagalIndia6,800Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Indo-FrenchIndo-FrenchIndia6,800Unengaged and UnreachedFrenchHinduism
Wainadan CettiWainadan CettiIndia6,800Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
SajalongSajalongIndia7,000No Longer UnreachedSajalongAnimism
Wainadan PulayanWainadan PulayanIndia7,100Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
CandalaCandalaIndia7,100Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
GudikaraGudikaraIndia2,600Unengaged and UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Hinduism
MaliaMaliaIndia5,100Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
TaiphakeTaiphakeIndia2,600Unengaged and UnreachedPhakeTheravada Buddhism
TurunTurunIndia2,400Unengaged and UnreachedAssameseTheravada Buddhism
VilkurupVilkurupIndia2,400Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
AttagaraAttagaraIndia7,500Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaShaivaism
Dasa PalanjikaDasa PalanjikaIndia2,400Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
HalleerHalleerIndia7,500Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
BharwadBharwadIndia2,100No Longer UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
CapparbandCapparbandIndia7,500Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
JakkulaJakkulaIndia2,100No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism
WandharoWandharoIndia1,900Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
TolakariTolakariIndia7,600Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Musti ChenchuMusti ChenchuIndia1,800Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism

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