India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,525,216,455. 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:1,525,216,455
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:600
Population:23,391,785
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1,244
Population:1,313,073,115
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:302
Population:188,751,555

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 Index ▼LanguageReligion
Patni VankarsPatni VankarsIndia325No Longer UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
JhodiyaJhodiyaIndia10,000No Longer UnreachedBodo ParjaAnimism
BhagotuluBhagotuluIndia450No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism
LaskariLaskariIndia450No Longer UnreachedHadothiHinduism
KoiraoKoiraoIndia1,800No Longer UnreachedBodo (India)Protestantism
Kapadia SansiKapadia SansiIndia1,500No Longer UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
UcaiUcaiIndia3,100No Longer UnreachedKok BorokProtestantism
LisuLisuIndia2,600No Longer UnreachedLisuProtestantism
MonsangMonsangIndia2,600No Longer UnreachedMonsang NagaProtestantism
NagarchiNagarchiIndia3,100No Longer UnreachedHindiHinduism
ChoteChoteIndia4,100No Longer UnreachedChothe NagaProtestantism
MoyonMoyonIndia3,700No Longer UnreachedMoyon NagaProtestantism
Hill PulayaHill PulayaIndia4,200No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
PuroikPuroikIndia4,400No Longer UnreachedAdiAnimism
SajalongSajalongIndia7,000No Longer UnreachedSajalongAnimism
BharwadBharwadIndia2,100No Longer UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
JakkulaJakkulaIndia2,100No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Kerala MudaliKerala MudaliIndia11,000No Longer UnreachedMalayalamChristianity
KucbandhiyaKucbandhiyaIndia11,500No Longer UnreachedBagheliHinduism
Urali GaunderUrali GaunderIndia16,000No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
PnarPnarIndia1,300No Longer UnreachedPnarProtestantism
Kambodia BhagatKambodia BhagatIndia1,300No Longer UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
Pochury NagaPochury NagaIndia24,500No Longer UnreachedPochuri NagaProtestantism
KhamptiKhamptiIndia21,500No Longer UnreachedKhamtiTheravada Buddhism
MangliMangliIndia1,100No Longer UnreachedSambalpuriProtestantism
DewendrakulattanDewendrakulattanIndia42,500No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
BharatharBharatharIndia81,000No Longer UnreachedTamilRoman Catholicism
Naga KachaNaga KachaIndia70,000No Longer UnreachedZeme NagaProtestantism
TaraoTaraoIndia550No Longer UnreachedTarao NagaProtestantism
Nadua ShabarNadua ShabarIndia666,000No Longer UnreachedOdiaHinduism
CheintzCheintzIndia1,300No Longer UnreachedDogri (individual language)Hinduism
ChamailChamailIndia1,200No Longer UnreachedHindiSunni Islam
BadhiphulBadhiphulIndia600No Longer UnreachedHindiHinduism
ChuhraChuhraIndia59,500No Longer UnreachedDogri (individual language)Hinduism
DagiDagiIndia3,100No Longer UnreachedPahari-PotwariHinduism
GangaiGangaiIndia500No Longer UnreachedSurjapuriHinduism
GharramiGharramiIndia500No Longer UnreachedHindiHinduism
TotoTotoIndia1,700No Longer UnreachedTotoFolk Buddhism
WatalWatalIndia250No Longer UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
BandhamatiBandhamatiIndia300No Longer UnreachedHindiHinduism
AhluwaliaAhluwaliaIndia1,400No Longer UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
Adi DravidaAdi DravidaIndia11,130,000No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
TodaTodaIndia2,400No Longer UnreachedTodaAnimism
PalliyanPalliyanIndia4,800No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
Adi AndhraAdi AndhraIndia346,000No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism
PagadaiPagadaiIndia20,500No Longer UnreachedTamilVaishnavaism
VelipVelipIndia450No Longer UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Hinduism
PagiPagiIndia650No Longer UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Hinduism
Reddi DoraReddi DoraIndia2,600No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism
MahawatMahawatIndia200No Longer UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism

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