India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,526,194,155. 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 6 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group ID ▼NameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
SiyalgarSiyalgarIndia7,600Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliHinduism
TakTakIndia1,800Unengaged and UnreachedMewariHinduism
KolariKolariIndia8,400Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Eneti DoraEneti DoraIndia8,700Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
GhantarghadaGhantarghadaIndia8,700Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
KhamyangKhamyangIndia2,000Unengaged and UnreachedAssameseTheravada Buddhism
ParadhiParadhiIndia8,800Engaged yet UnreachedKachhiHinduism
Dombi DasaDombi DasaIndia8,900Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
BakudaBakudaIndia9,000Unengaged and UnreachedTuluHinduism
SungaSungaIndia9,300Unengaged and UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
MirshikarMirshikarIndia10,000Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliSunni Islam
UppillianUppillianIndia9,800Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
NandiwalaNandiwalaIndia9,800Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Kumarbhag PahariaKumarbhag PahariaIndia10,000Engaged yet UnreachedSauria PahariaHinduism
LadiaLadiaIndia10,500Unengaged and UnreachedBundeliHinduism
NasuvanNasuvanIndia10,500Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
ChatarkheyaChatarkheyaIndia10,500Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
ChheepiChheepiIndia10,500Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
KatharKatharIndia11,000Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Kerala MudaliKerala MudaliIndia11,000No Longer UnreachedMalayalamChristianity
Tula VinaTula VinaIndia11,500Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
KasikapadiKasikapadiIndia11,500Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
BondoBondoIndia11,500Engaged yet UnreachedBondoHinduism
SinphoSinphoIndia15,000Engaged yet UnreachedSingphoTheravada Buddhism
KucbandhiyaKucbandhiyaIndia11,500No Longer UnreachedBagheliHinduism
MaghiaMaghiaIndia12,000Unengaged and UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
SilavantuluSilavantuluIndia12,500Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaHinduism
RavalRavalIndia12,500Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaHinduism
KoirenKoirenIndia1,700Engaged yet UnreachedKoirengAnimism
Wayanad PathiyanWayanad PathiyanIndia1,700Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
MandulaMandulaIndia12,500Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
PamulaPamulaIndia12,500Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
KamaliaKamaliaIndia14,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
BhodalaBhodalaIndia14,500Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
SamayavalluSamayavalluIndia15,500Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
KottariKottariIndia15,000Unengaged and UnreachedTuluHinduism
VayatiVayatiIndia16,000Unengaged and UnreachedGamitHinduism
ThanapatiThanapatiIndia16,000Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Urali GaunderUrali GaunderIndia16,000No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
SadaruSadaruIndia16,500Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
ThoraiyarThoraiyarIndia1,500Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
BarthariBarthariIndia17,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Candhai MaruCandhai MaruIndia350Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
GauliGauliIndia17,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
MoranMoranIndia17,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaraHinduism
GavliGavliIndia17,500Unengaged and UnreachedHindiHinduism
JandraJandraIndia17,500Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
RujjharRujjharIndia1,400Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
BasudevaBasudevaIndia18,000Unengaged and UnreachedHindiHinduism
NakkalaNakkalaIndia18,500Engaged yet UnreachedVaghriHinduism

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