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 39 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▲Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Darji (Hindi)Darji (Hindi)India1,170,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Shaikh (Telugu)Shaikh (Telugu)India1,180,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguSunni Islam
Agarwal (Awadhi)Agarwal (Awadhi)India1,180,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiHinduism
Brahmin (Maithili)Brahmin (Maithili)India1,185,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
Brahmin (Marwadi)Brahmin (Marwadi)India1,190,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
BindBindIndia1,190,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
HoHoIndia1,195,000No Longer UnreachedHoAnimism
ShilpkarShilpkarIndia1,205,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
SaoraSaoraIndia1,205,000No Longer UnreachedSoraEthnoreligion
ArunthathiyarArunthathiyarIndia1,210,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Kumhar (Gujarati)Kumhar (Gujarati)India1,210,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Shaikh (Marwadi)Shaikh (Marwadi)India1,215,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Sunni Islam
MeoMeoIndia1,215,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
ChakkiliyanChakkiliyanIndia1,220,000No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Gujjar (Kashmiri)Gujjar (Kashmiri)India1,220,000Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
KoshtiKoshtiIndia1,230,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Yadava (Marathi)Yadava (Marathi)India1,245,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Munda (Assamese)Munda (Assamese)India1,250,000No Longer UnreachedAssameseHinduism
Banjara (Marathi)Banjara (Marathi)India1,265,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Agarwal (Dhundari)Agarwal (Dhundari)India1,270,000Engaged yet UnreachedDhundariHinduism
KawarKawarIndia1,280,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
Chamar (Awadhi)Chamar (Awadhi)India1,290,000No Longer UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
GandaGandaIndia1,295,000No Longer UnreachedOdiaHinduism
GowdaGowdaIndia1,300,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Balmiki (Punjabi)Balmiki (Punjabi)India1,315,000No Longer UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
DomDomIndia1,320,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Jalia KaibartaJalia KaibartaIndia1,345,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliFolk Hinduism
GosainGosainIndia1,360,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
BohraBohraIndia1,365,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiShia Islam
KoknaKoknaIndia1,380,000No Longer UnreachedMarathiHinduism
BanajigaBanajigaIndia1,385,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaRoman Catholicism
BairwaBairwaIndia1,385,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Folk Hinduism
Shaikh (Bhojpuri)Shaikh (Bhojpuri)India1,385,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriSunni Islam
Yadav GolaYadav GolaIndia1,390,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
DhangarDhangarIndia1,395,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
Badhai (Bhojpuri)Badhai (Bhojpuri)India1,405,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
Bairagi (Bengali)Bairagi (Bengali)India1,420,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
BhoviBhoviIndia1,420,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguEthnoreligion
Brahmin (Magahi)Brahmin (Magahi)India1,435,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
Teli (Marathi)Teli (Marathi)India1,445,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiEthnoreligion
Teli (Odia)Teli (Odia)India1,445,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
SutarSutarIndia1,450,000Engaged yet UnreachedMewariHinduism
VarliVarliIndia1,450,000Engaged yet UnreachedVarliFolk Hinduism
KamarKamarIndia1,450,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Julaha (Punjabi)Julaha (Punjabi)India1,465,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
Banjara (Kannada)Banjara (Kannada)India1,485,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
AgamudaianAgamudaianIndia1,490,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
Kurmi (Bengali)Kurmi (Bengali)India1,500,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Chamar (Chhattisgarhi)Chamar (Chhattisgarhi)India1,540,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
KallarKallarIndia1,550,000No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism

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