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 3 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress Index ▼LanguageReligion
Santal (Bengali)Santal (Bengali)India3,395,000No Longer UnreachedBengaliFolk Hinduism
SantalSantalIndia9,140,000No Longer UnreachedSantaliFolk Hinduism
Yadava (Bhojpuri)Yadava (Bhojpuri)India8,555,000No Longer UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
Patel (Chhattisgarhi)Patel (Chhattisgarhi)India27,500No Longer UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
Santal (Assamese)Santal (Assamese)India705,000No Longer UnreachedAssameseFolk Hinduism
Santal (Magahi)Santal (Magahi)India547,000No Longer UnreachedMagahiHinduism
Chamar (Bagheli)Chamar (Bagheli)India118,000No Longer UnreachedBagheliHinduism
Chamar (Maithili)Chamar (Maithili)India435,000No Longer UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
Chamar (Awadhi)Chamar (Awadhi)India1,290,000No Longer UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Chamar (Bhojpuri)Chamar (Bhojpuri)India4,600,000No Longer UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
Hill MiriHill MiriIndia18,000No Longer UnreachedMisingEthnoreligion
NoatiaNoatiaIndia9,900No Longer UnreachedKok BorokEthnoreligion
GoraitGoraitIndia10,000No Longer UnreachedSadriEthnoreligion
VaghriVaghriIndia42,500No Longer UnreachedVaghriFolk Hinduism
ThotiThotiIndia16,000No Longer UnreachedTeluguFolk Hinduism
GangteGangteIndia16,000No Longer UnreachedGangteProtestantism
PentiaPentiaIndia12,000No Longer UnreachedOdiaFolk Hinduism
MishmiMishmiIndia52,000No Longer UnreachedAssameseFolk Hinduism
DharuaDharuaIndia14,000No Longer UnreachedKudmaliEthnoreligion
GouduGouduIndia11,500No Longer UnreachedOdiaFolk Hinduism
AnalAnalIndia31,500No Longer UnreachedAnalProtestantism
JaggaliJaggaliIndia9,800No Longer UnreachedTeluguFolk Hinduism
Malai VedanMalai VedanIndia18,500No Longer UnreachedMalayalamFolk Hinduism
KomKomIndia21,500No Longer UnreachedKom (India)Ethnoreligion
TangsaTangsaIndia86,000No Longer UnreachedTase NagaEthnoreligion
Sudugadu SiddhaSudugadu SiddhaIndia32,000No Longer UnreachedTeluguEthnoreligion
MukriMukriIndia15,500No Longer UnreachedKannadaHinduism
SillekyathaSillekyathaIndia35,000No Longer UnreachedMarathiHinduism
SaryaraSaryaraIndia20,000No Longer UnreachedDogri (individual language)Folk Hinduism
DoaiDoaiIndia22,000No Longer UnreachedBengaliHinduism
KadaiyanKadaiyanIndia19,500No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
HalsarHalsarIndia15,500No Longer UnreachedKannadaFolk Hinduism
DombanDombanIndia165,000No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism
PapPapIndia24,000No Longer UnreachedOdiaFolk Hinduism
MaringMaringIndia34,500No Longer UnreachedMaring NagaProtestantism
MehtarMehtarIndia20,000No Longer UnreachedHindiEthnoreligion
AsurAsurIndia53,000No Longer UnreachedAsuriAnimism
ZouZouIndia30,500No Longer UnreachedZouProtestantism
Handi JogiHandi JogiIndia26,000No Longer UnreachedKannadaFolk Hinduism
BaitiBaitiIndia27,500No Longer UnreachedBengaliFolk Hinduism
BadaikBadaikIndia48,000No Longer UnreachedSadriHinduism
RautRautIndia32,000No Longer UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
PanchamaPanchamaIndia7,900No Longer UnreachedTeluguFolk Hinduism
KochKochIndia51,500No Longer UnreachedBengaliAnimism
VariyarVariyarIndia14,350,000No Longer UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
DewarDewarIndia392,000No Longer UnreachedChhattisgarhiEthnoreligion
DohorDohorIndia24,000No Longer UnreachedHindiHinduism
PalePaleIndia18,000No Longer UnreachedTuluHinduism
Rengma NagaRengma NagaIndia80,000No Longer UnreachedSouthern Rengma NagaProtestantism
VaiphuiVaiphuiIndia57,000No Longer UnreachedVaipheiProtestantism

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