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 2 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion ▼
QaziQaziIndia49,500Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MawaludMawaludIndia1,560,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
TagaTagaIndia892,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
BaghbanBaghbanIndia634,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
ManiharManiharIndia623,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MadariMadariIndia426,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
BhistiBhistiIndia693,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MarakkyarMarakkyarIndia16,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilSunni Islam
DhundDhundIndia149,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
ArabsArabsIndia62,500Unengaged and UnreachedStandard ArabicSunni Islam
PawariaPawariaIndia70,500Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
BrukpaBrukpaIndia4,500Unengaged and UnreachedBrokskatSunni Islam
NanbaiNanbaiIndia15,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
YashkunYashkunIndia135,000Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
DeshwaliDeshwaliIndia184,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
NikariNikariIndia203,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliSunni Islam
Eastern BalochEastern BalochIndia97,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MeratMeratIndia411,000Engaged yet UnreachedMewariSunni Islam
MallikMallikIndia318,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MolesalamMolesalamIndia124,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiSunni Islam
MemonMemonIndia764,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Jamat TurksJamat TurksIndia408,000Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiSunni Islam
SudhanSudhanIndia23,000Unengaged and UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
Arain (Urdu)Arain (Urdu)India121,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MirasiMirasiIndia135,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MussalliMussalliIndia121,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
BafindaBafindaIndia446,000Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
Ansari-MominAnsari-MominIndia302,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
KhojaKhojaIndia523,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
ThulukkanThulukkanIndia362,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamSunni Islam
RawtherRawtherIndia863,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilSunni Islam
BhatiaraBhatiaraIndia185,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiSunni Islam
TarakhehasTarakhehasIndia91,000Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
KaghziKaghziIndia77,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
DivehiDivehiIndia75,500Unengaged and UnreachedDhivehiSunni Islam
DharhiDharhiIndia77,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
ChikwaChikwaIndia90,500No Longer UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
NaitaNaitaIndia68,000Unengaged and UnreachedMalviSunni Islam
PindaraPindaraIndia88,500Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MukeriMukeriIndia39,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
BaigBaigIndia27,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Gujjar (Kashmiri)Gujjar (Kashmiri)India1,220,000Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
BhodalaBhodalaIndia14,500Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
MirshikarMirshikarIndia10,000Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliSunni Islam
HalaypotraHalaypotraIndia4,200Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
KhadimKhadimIndia400Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MurhidMurhidIndia750Unengaged and UnreachedHindiSunni Islam
NyariaNyariaIndia3,200Unengaged and UnreachedMewariSunni Islam
UstaUstaIndia2,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
SiddiSiddiIndia35,000Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiSunni Islam

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