India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,524,970,830. 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:1,524,970,830
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:600
Population:23,385,960
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1,244
Population:1,312,859,315
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:302
Population:188,725,555

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 1 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group ID ▼NameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Bhattra (Bhatri)Bhattra (Bhatri)India338,000Unengaged and UnreachedBhatriFolk Hinduism
DheevaraDheevaraIndia477,000Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamFolk Hinduism
Pangwal BuddhistsPangwal BuddhistsIndia2,100Unengaged and UnreachedPangwaliTibetan Buddhism
GhaziGhaziIndia1,700Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliSunni Islam
MujavarMujavarIndia700Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
Bhand (Kashmiri)Bhand (Kashmiri)India5,200Unengaged and UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
AhangarAhangarIndia10,500Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
Attar SaibuluAttar SaibuluIndia3,800Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Sudra DasSudra DasIndia920,000Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Sompura SalatSompura SalatIndia22,000Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
PathinaickansPathinaickansIndia300Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
KhakarKhakarIndia34,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Dasnami BawaDasnami BawaIndia7,400Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
CakkalaCakkalaIndia245,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Bowis MogeyarBowis MogeyarIndia101,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Teli (Punjabi)Teli (Punjabi)India101,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiSunni Islam
Patni VankarsPatni VankarsIndia325No Longer UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
KhalifaKhalifaIndia8,800Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliSunni Islam
CamadolluCamadolluIndia400Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
Lakkamari KapuLakkamari KapuIndia56,500Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
BhondariBhondariIndia367,000Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
PendarPendarIndia231,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
PatkarsPatkarsIndia74,000Unengaged and UnreachedHindiHinduism
PatanwadiaPatanwadiaIndia56,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
PisarotiPisarotiIndia7,000Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
PochammalolluPochammalolluIndia7,500Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
PoduvalPoduvalIndia6,200Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Puspakan UnniPuspakan UnniIndia3,300Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
RajbhatRajbhatIndia62,500Engaged yet UnreachedSadriHinduism
RajkumharRajkumharIndia4,400Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
RajpurohitRajpurohitIndia98,000Unengaged and UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
RaosRaosIndia2,600Engaged yet UnreachedMewariHinduism
RunwalasRunwalasIndia250Unengaged and UnreachedHadothiHinduism
SaghariasSaghariasIndia125Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
SainSainIndia250Engaged yet UnreachedMewariSunni Islam
SarthiSarthiIndia237,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
SanchiaSanchiaIndia13,500Unengaged and UnreachedMewariHinduism
SapalyasSapalyasIndia4,300Unengaged and UnreachedTuluHinduism
SaradagalluSaradagalluIndia21,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
SaraniasSaraniasIndia6,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
SenapathiSenapathiIndia10,500Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
ShravanShravanIndia50Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
SisgarsSisgarsIndia900Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
SiviarSiviarIndia600Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Moger (Malayalam)Moger (Malayalam)India28,500Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
ModaksModaksIndia165,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Son KoliSon KoliIndia4,700Unengaged and UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Hinduism
MankarMankarIndia223,000Unengaged and UnreachedMalviHinduism
SonavarSonavarIndia21,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Kurahina SettiKurahina SettiIndia185,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism

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