India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,525,035,055. 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:1,525,035,055
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:600
Population:23,387,085
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1,244
Population:1,312,912,415
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:302
Population:188,735,555

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

Strategic Progress Index
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2,146 people groups (page 1 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion ▼
ParsiParsiIndia70,500Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiZoroastrianism
KaluKaluIndia390,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliVaishnavaism
BalijaBalijaIndia2,095,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguVaishnavaism
MukhiMukhiIndia24,500Unengaged and UnreachedAssameseVaishnavaism
Kongu VaisnawaKongu VaisnawaIndia34,500Engaged yet UnreachedTamilVaishnavaism
PagadaiPagadaiIndia20,500No Longer UnreachedTamilVaishnavaism
NemaNemaIndia56,500Unengaged and UnreachedHindiVaishnavaism
BritishBritishIndia43,000No Longer UnreachedEnglishUnaffiliated
LadakhiLadakhiIndia211,000Engaged yet UnreachedLadakhiTibetan Buddhism
ChaudangsiChaudangsiIndia1,700Unengaged and UnreachedChaudangsiTibetan Buddhism
SherpaSherpaIndia64,000Engaged yet UnreachedSherpaTibetan Buddhism
DrukpaDrukpaIndia264,000Engaged yet UnreachedDzongkhaTibetan Buddhism
TibetansTibetansIndia153,000Engaged yet UnreachedTibetanTibetan Buddhism
MonpaMonpaIndia152,000No Longer UnreachedTawang MonpaTibetan Buddhism
BodhBodhIndia175,000Engaged yet UnreachedLadakhiTibetan Buddhism
MonMonIndia1,100Unengaged and UnreachedLadakhiTibetan Buddhism
MembaMembaIndia5,800Unengaged and UnreachedHindiTibetan Buddhism
CampaCampaIndia7,500Unengaged and UnreachedLadakhiTibetan Buddhism
Spiti TibetansSpiti TibetansIndia14,500Engaged yet UnreachedSpiti BhotiTibetan Buddhism
KhampaKhampaIndia2,800Engaged yet UnreachedKhams TibetanTibetan Buddhism
DokhpaDokhpaIndia2,400Unengaged and UnreachedLadakhiTibetan Buddhism
Pangwal BuddhistsPangwal BuddhistsIndia2,200Unengaged and UnreachedPangwaliTibetan Buddhism
ManManIndia2,000Unengaged and UnreachedAssameseTheravada Buddhism
BaruaBaruaIndia1,000Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliTheravada Buddhism
KhamptiKhamptiIndia21,500No Longer UnreachedKhamtiTheravada Buddhism
TaiphakeTaiphakeIndia2,600Unengaged and UnreachedPhakeTheravada Buddhism
TurunTurunIndia2,400Unengaged and UnreachedAssameseTheravada Buddhism
SinphoSinphoIndia15,000Engaged yet UnreachedSingphoTheravada Buddhism
KhamyangKhamyangIndia2,000Unengaged and UnreachedAssameseTheravada Buddhism
BarmiBarmiIndia650No Longer UnreachedBurmeseTheravada Buddhism
AitonAitonIndia4,100Unengaged and UnreachedAitonTheravada Buddhism
Syrian ChristiansSyrian ChristiansIndia4,540,000No Longer UnreachedMalayalamSyriac Orthodox Christianity
Assamese MuslimsAssamese MuslimsIndia5,940,000Engaged yet UnreachedAssameseSunni Islam
Pinjara, Dhunia (Magahi)Pinjara, Dhunia (Magahi)India727,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiSunni Islam
FaqirFaqirIndia113,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MappillaMappillaIndia12,030,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamSunni Islam
LabbaiLabbaiIndia208,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilSunni Islam
GarodiGarodiIndia57,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
KelaKelaIndia29,500No Longer UnreachedBengaliSunni Islam
TaiTaiIndia23,500Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MakraniMakraniIndia33,500Unengaged and UnreachedSouthern BalochiSunni Islam
ZargarZargarIndia42,000Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
BisatiBisatiIndia8,800Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
BakkarwalBakkarwalIndia48,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujariSunni Islam
BudhanBudhanIndia60,000Unengaged and UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
RayeenRayeenIndia478,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
KambohKambohIndia1,695,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiSunni Islam
QassabQassabIndia2,655,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
ManiharManiharIndia623,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
BhistiBhistiIndia692,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam

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