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 42 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▲Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
PodPodIndia3,395,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliEthnoreligion
Santal (Bengali)Santal (Bengali)India3,395,000No Longer UnreachedBengaliFolk Hinduism
Dhanak (Hindi)Dhanak (Hindi)India3,395,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Gujjar (Marwari)Gujjar (Marwari)India3,410,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
Adi KarnatakaAdi KarnatakaIndia3,435,000No Longer UnreachedKannadaHinduism
PallanPallanIndia3,465,000No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
Brahmin (Marathi)Brahmin (Marathi)India3,585,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
ParayanParayanIndia3,640,000No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
MazabiMazabiIndia3,670,000No Longer UnreachedPanjabiSikhism
Pinjara, Behna (Urdu)Pinjara, Behna (Urdu)India3,675,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Lingayat (Kannada)Lingayat (Kannada)India3,700,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Brahmin (Bengali)Brahmin (Bengali)India3,710,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
BarhaiBarhaiIndia3,760,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
MallahMallahIndia3,780,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliFolk Hinduism
AroraAroraIndia3,785,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
MaravarMaravarIndia3,850,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
LuniaLuniaIndia3,890,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiHinduism
Bania (Awadhi)Bania (Awadhi)India3,920,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Komati (Telugu)Komati (Telugu)India3,945,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
MeghMeghIndia3,995,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiFolk Hinduism
BagdiBagdiIndia4,015,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliFolk Hinduism
Lewa KunbiLewa KunbiIndia4,090,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Brahmin (Telugu)Brahmin (Telugu)India4,185,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Dhoba (Hindi)Dhoba (Hindi)India4,325,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
Syrian ChristiansSyrian ChristiansIndia4,545,000No Longer UnreachedMalayalamSyriac Orthodox Christianity
BengaliBengaliIndia4,585,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliSunni Islam
Chamar (Bhojpuri)Chamar (Bhojpuri)India4,600,000No Longer UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
Bania (Marwari)Bania (Marwari)India4,605,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
BoyaBoyaIndia4,760,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Pathan (Urdu)Pathan (Urdu)India4,785,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
DhanakDhanakIndia4,790,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
NamasudraNamasudraIndia4,800,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
SatnamiSatnamiIndia4,945,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiFolk Hinduism
Naikda (Kannada)Naikda (Kannada)India4,975,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
KurubaKurubaIndia5,030,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Yadava (Bengali)Yadava (Bengali)India5,140,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Lohar (Hindi)Lohar (Hindi)India5,150,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
RajbanshiRajbanshiIndia5,155,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Kahar (Bhojpuri)Kahar (Bhojpuri)India5,525,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
OraonOraonIndia5,580,000No Longer UnreachedKurukhEthnoreligion
Dhoba (Odia)Dhoba (Odia)India5,705,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
MeenaMeenaIndia5,740,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Folk Hinduism
TantiTantiIndia5,930,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Kachchi, ShakyaKachchi, ShakyaIndia5,935,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Assamese MuslimsAssamese MuslimsIndia5,940,000Engaged yet UnreachedAssameseSunni Islam
KammaKammaIndia6,020,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Gadaria (Hindi)Gadaria (Hindi)India6,055,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
KumharKumharIndia6,145,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
MudirajMudirajIndia6,370,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
NadarNadarIndia6,435,000No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism

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