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

Strategic Progress Index
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2,146 people groups (page 38 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▲Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
GareriGareriIndia921,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
SutradharSutradharIndia923,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
BariaBariaIndia928,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Gond (Marathi)Gond (Marathi)India929,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
DublaDublaIndia933,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiFolk Hinduism
Gujjar (Haryanvi)Gujjar (Haryanvi)India939,000Engaged yet UnreachedHaryanviHinduism
ValaiyarValaiyarIndia941,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
Kalal (Kannada)Kalal (Kannada)India948,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Dhoba (Maithili)Dhoba (Maithili)India963,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
Jains (Marwari)Jains (Marwari)India967,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Jainism
ThoriThoriIndia979,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Folk Hinduism
SunriSunriIndia980,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
HoleyaHoleyaIndia984,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Rajput (Dhundhari)Rajput (Dhundhari)India995,000Engaged yet UnreachedDhundariHinduism
KirarKirarIndia1,005,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
KoyaKoyaIndia1,030,000Engaged yet UnreachedKoyaAnimism
Yadava (Awadhi)Yadava (Awadhi)India1,035,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
KunchatigaKunchatigaIndia1,040,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
LohanaLohanaIndia1,045,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Khatri (Punjabi)Khatri (Punjabi)India1,045,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
Kumhar (Bhojpuri)Kumhar (Bhojpuri)India1,050,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
JhiwarJhiwarIndia1,055,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Chamar (Bengali)Chamar (Bengali)India1,055,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
GonrhiGonrhiIndia1,060,000Engaged yet UnreachedAngikaHinduism
Neo-BuddhistsNeo-BuddhistsIndia1,070,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiFolk Buddhism
Ramgarhia SikhsRamgarhia SikhsIndia1,075,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiSikhism
GaroGaroIndia1,080,000No Longer UnreachedGaroAnimism
VannanVannanIndia1,080,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
Darji (Urdu)Darji (Urdu)India1,080,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Badhai (Marathi)Badhai (Marathi)India1,085,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
SadhSadhIndia1,090,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
RaigarRaigarIndia1,100,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
Vanniyar (Tamil)Vanniyar (Tamil)India1,105,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
Jogi (Hindi)Jogi (Hindi)India1,115,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Ansari-Momin (Bhojpuri)Ansari-Momin (Bhojpuri)India1,115,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriSunni Islam
Yadava (Kannada)Yadava (Kannada)India1,120,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Jains (Hindi)Jains (Hindi)India1,125,000Unengaged and UnreachedHindiJainism
Chamar, Bhambi (Gujarati)Chamar, Bhambi (Gujarati)India1,130,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiEthnoreligion
HalbaHalbaIndia1,130,000Engaged yet UnreachedHalbiFolk Hinduism
MizoMizoIndia1,130,000No Longer UnreachedLushaiProtestantism
Rajput (Kumaoni)Rajput (Kumaoni)India1,135,000Engaged yet UnreachedKumaoniHinduism
BasorBasorIndia1,150,000Engaged yet UnreachedBundeliHinduism
KorkuKorkuIndia1,150,000Engaged yet UnreachedKorkuAnimism
BhilalaBhilalaIndia1,150,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhiliEthnoreligion
Nai (Bengali)Nai (Bengali)India1,155,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
BhuinharBhuinharIndia1,160,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
SainthwarSainthwarIndia1,160,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
HariHariIndia1,160,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
BhumijaBhumijaIndia1,165,000Engaged yet UnreachedMundariFolk Hinduism
Yadava (Magahi)Yadava (Magahi)India1,170,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism

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