India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,525,151,955. 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:1,525,151,955
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:600
Population:23,390,285
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1,244
Population:1,313,010,115
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 43 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress Index ▼LanguageReligion
NamdeoNamdeoIndia3,800Unengaged and UnreachedHindiHinduism
ManserManserIndia21,500Unengaged and UnreachedTuluHinduism
Guddi EluguwalluGuddi EluguwalluIndia650Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
PhularisPhularisIndia28,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
SarodiSarodiIndia36,500Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
ChadwaChadwaIndia9,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
KudimahanKudimahanIndia1,000Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
Namdeo MarathaNamdeo MarathaIndia5,100Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
BaidaBaidaIndia850Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliHinduism
BavuriBavuriIndia7,800Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Bayil PattarBayil PattarIndia450Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Bayil KammaraBayil KammaraIndia375Unengaged and UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
BeradBeradIndia250Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
BhopaBhopaIndia650Unengaged and UnreachedShekhawatiHinduism
BhuttaBhuttaIndia7,100Unengaged and UnreachedMarwari (India)Sunni Islam
CakiCakiIndia1,300Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
CakketakareCakketakareIndia30Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
YiteYiteIndia325Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
VettalaikaransVettalaikaransIndia13,000Unengaged and UnreachedTamilSunni Islam
Cakkyar NambiyarCakkyar NambiyarIndia1,000Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
CejaraCejaraIndia1,400Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
ChakkiyarChakkiyarIndia1,000Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
Chengazhi NambiarChengazhi NambiarIndia750Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
VipravinoduluVipravinoduluIndia1,500Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
CitrakathiCitrakathiIndia750Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
CudigarCudigarIndia1,900Unengaged and UnreachedMarwari (India)Sunni Islam
GaliaraGaliaraIndia550Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiSunni Islam
Ganta SayebuluGanta SayebuluIndia750Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
GaradiGaradiIndia21,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Van BaoriyaVan BaoriyaIndia447,000Unengaged and UnreachedShekhawatiHinduism
VilyagarasVilyagarasIndia500Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Vaikhanasa BrahminsVaikhanasa BrahminsIndia16,500Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
GurukkalGurukkalIndia14,000Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
HaluadasHaluadasIndia7,400Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Vahivanca BarotVahivanca BarotIndia6,700Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
TondmanTondmanIndia561,000Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
JaweriJaweriIndia375Unengaged and UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
TirugatigantlaTirugatigantlaIndia1,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Tamboli (Telugu)Tamboli (Telugu)India41,000Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Tamboli (Bengali)Tamboli (Bengali)India107,000Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliHinduism
KamilaKamilaIndia15,500Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Markande KanjiaMarkande KanjiaIndia5,900Unengaged and UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
Karna SaleKarna SaleIndia3,400Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
SonavarSonavarIndia21,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MankarMankarIndia223,000Unengaged and UnreachedMalviHinduism
ChaudangsiChaudangsiIndia1,700Unengaged and UnreachedChaudangsiTibetan Buddhism

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