India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,525,086,955. 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:1,525,086,955
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:600
Population:23,390,285
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1,244
Population:1,312,946,115
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:302
Population:188,750,555

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 ID ▼NameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
KollanKollanIndia2,200Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
KharviKharviIndia36,500Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Karna SaleKarna SaleIndia3,400Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
KarlarKarlarIndia58,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
KapasiyaKapasiyaIndia18,500Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Kannaya ChristianKannaya ChristianIndia211,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamProtestantism
Markande KanjiaMarkande KanjiaIndia5,900Unengaged and UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
SorgarsSorgarsIndia4,100Engaged yet UnreachedMewariSunni Islam
KampoKampoIndia1,715,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
KamilaKamilaIndia15,500Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
KachiKachiIndia50,500Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Tamboli (Bengali)Tamboli (Bengali)India107,000Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Brahmin JyotiBrahmin JyotiIndia72,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
JhodiyaJhodiyaIndia10,000No Longer UnreachedBodo ParjaAnimism
Tamboli (Telugu)Tamboli (Telugu)India41,000Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
TirugatigantlaTirugatigantlaIndia1,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
JaweriJaweriIndia375Unengaged and UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
HansiHansiIndia35,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
TondmanTondmanIndia561,000Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
Vahivanca BarotVahivanca BarotIndia6,700Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
HaluadasHaluadasIndia7,400Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliHinduism
GurukkalGurukkalIndia14,000Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
Vaikhanasa BrahminsVaikhanasa BrahminsIndia16,500Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
GurikaGurikaIndia223,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
VilyagarasVilyagarasIndia500Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaHinduism
GudugudupandiGudugudupandiIndia650Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Van BaoriyaVan BaoriyaIndia447,000Unengaged and UnreachedShekhawatiHinduism
GaradiGaradiIndia21,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Ganta SayebuluGanta SayebuluIndia750Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
GangawarGangawarIndia469,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
VedVedIndia2,700Engaged yet UnreachedBagriHinduism
GaliaraGaliaraIndia550Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiSunni Islam
WaiduWaiduIndia18,500Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
DhoriDhoriIndia2,300Engaged yet UnreachedDhodiaHinduism
CudigarCudigarIndia1,900Unengaged and UnreachedMarwari (India)Sunni Islam
CitrakathiCitrakathiIndia750Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
VipravinoduluVipravinoduluIndia1,500Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Chengazhi NambiarChengazhi NambiarIndia750Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
CheetaCheetaIndia18,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
ChakkiyarChakkiyarIndia1,000Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
CekkalaCekkalaIndia32,500Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
CejaraCejaraIndia1,400Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Cakkyar NambiyarCakkyar NambiyarIndia1,000Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
VettalaikaransVettalaikaransIndia13,000Unengaged and UnreachedTamilSunni Islam
YiteYiteIndia325Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
CakketakareCakketakareIndia30Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
CakiCakiIndia1,300Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
BhuttaBhuttaIndia7,100Unengaged and UnreachedMarwari (India)Sunni Islam
BhopaBhopaIndia650Unengaged and UnreachedShekhawatiHinduism
BhagotuluBhagotuluIndia450No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism

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