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 2 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress Index ▼LanguageReligion
SorgirSorgirIndia1,100No Longer UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
GandhilaGandhilaIndia6,700No Longer UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
MajhiMajhiIndia500No Longer UnreachedMajhiHinduism
WazaWazaIndia1,000No Longer UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
RatalRatalIndia2,800No Longer UnreachedDogri (individual language)Hinduism
BombaBombaIndia1,700No Longer UnreachedDogri (individual language)Sunni Islam
NaributNaributIndia2,200No Longer UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
BirhorBirhorIndia17,000No Longer UnreachedBirhorAnimism
LamgangLamgangIndia8,800No Longer UnreachedLamkangProtestantism
ChiruChiruIndia8,400No Longer UnreachedChiruProtestantism
AkaAkaIndia7,600No Longer UnreachedHrusoHinduism
Bhil MinaBhil MinaIndia132,000No Longer UnreachedVaghriHinduism
RathodiaRathodiaIndia700No Longer UnreachedGujaratiProtestantism
RanchiRanchiIndia83,000No Longer UnreachedAndaman Creole HindiRoman Catholicism
KarenKarenIndia2,800No Longer UnreachedS'gaw KarenProtestantism
Great AndamaneseGreat AndamaneseIndia60No Longer UnreachedAndaman Creole HindiEthnoreligion
BarmiBarmiIndia650No Longer UnreachedBurmeseTheravada Buddhism
BhantuBhantuIndia12,500No Longer UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
Bhatu (Andamani)Bhatu (Andamani)India400No Longer UnreachedAndaman Creole HindiHinduism
AimolAimolIndia3,800No Longer UnreachedAimolProtestantism
BritishBritishIndia43,000No Longer UnreachedEnglishUnaffiliated
Ansari-Momin (Sadri)Ansari-Momin (Sadri)India225No Longer UnreachedSadriSunni Islam
Tamboli (Marwari)Tamboli (Marwari)India6,200No Longer UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
Adi KarnatakaAdi KarnatakaIndia3,435,000No Longer UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Moghol (Dogri)Moghol (Dogri)India375No Longer UnreachedDogri (individual language)Sunni Islam
Nagbansi (Dogri)Nagbansi (Dogri)India1,700No Longer UnreachedDogri (individual language)Hinduism
Khatik (Chambeali)Khatik (Chambeali)India45No Longer UnreachedChambealiHinduism
Sutar (Gujarati)Sutar (Gujarati)India11,000No Longer UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Khati (Haryanvi)Khati (Haryanvi)India200No Longer UnreachedHaryanviHinduism
Kharwar (Khotta)Kharwar (Khotta)India125No Longer UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
Jogi (Bagri)Jogi (Bagri)India6,800No Longer UnreachedBagriHinduism
Dom (Garhwali)Dom (Garhwali)India34,000No Longer UnreachedGarhwaliHinduism
Gond (Sadri)Gond (Sadri)India31,000No Longer UnreachedSadriHinduism
Gond (Assamese)Gond (Assamese)India556,000No Longer UnreachedAssameseHinduism
Gond (Odia)Gond (Odia)India866,000No Longer UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Gond (Hindi)Gond (Hindi)India6,620,000No Longer UnreachedHindiHinduism
Munda (Assamese)Munda (Assamese)India1,250,000No Longer UnreachedAssameseHinduism
Dangi (Mewari)Dangi (Mewari)India89,500No Longer UnreachedMewariHinduism
Bhangi (Bengali)Bhangi (Bengali)India708,000No Longer UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Bhangi (Gujarati)Bhangi (Gujarati)India608,000No Longer UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Chamar (Bilaspuri)Chamar (Bilaspuri)India48,500No Longer UnreachedBilaspuriHinduism
Beldar (Bundeli)Beldar (Bundeli)India550No Longer UnreachedBundeliHinduism
Beldar (Bhojpuri)Beldar (Bhojpuri)India117,000No Longer UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
Balmiki (Pahari)Balmiki (Pahari)India133,000No Longer UnreachedGarhwaliHinduism
Balmiki (Punjabi)Balmiki (Punjabi)India1,315,000No Longer UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
Balmiki (Haryanvi)Balmiki (Haryanvi)India1,915,000No Longer UnreachedHaryanviHinduism
Balai (Mewari)Balai (Mewari)India114,000No Longer UnreachedMewariHinduism
Bhat (Mewari)Bhat (Mewari)India25,000No Longer UnreachedMewariHinduism
Bhat (Pahari)Bhat (Pahari)India2,300No Longer UnreachedPahari-PotwariHinduism
Santal (Odia)Santal (Odia)India178,000No Longer UnreachedOdiaFolk Hinduism

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