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 4 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion ▼
NawaiyatNawaiyatIndia59,500Unengaged and UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Sunni Islam
MiyanaMiyanaIndia42,000Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
Jat MuslimsJat MuslimsIndia652,000Unengaged and UnreachedSindhiSunni Islam
AgariaAgariaIndia25,000Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
GorkunGorkunIndia17,500Unengaged and UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
BawarchiBawarchiIndia177,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
ChopanChopanIndia50,500Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
GalwanGalwanIndia1,300Unengaged and UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
GanaiGanaiIndia334,000Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
HanzaHanzaIndia24,500Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
KawojKawojIndia9,800Unengaged and UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
KraalKraalIndia7,200Unengaged and UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
Manjygur MuslimsManjygur MuslimsIndia250Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
NajjarNajjarIndia6,200Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
NaqqasNaqqasIndia1,000Unengaged and UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
Rai Bhat MuslimsRai Bhat MuslimsIndia199,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
ShaksazShaksazIndia3,300Unengaged and UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
SheikhzadeSheikhzadeIndia5,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
ChamailChamailIndia1,200No Longer UnreachedHindiSunni Islam
GadiharGadiharIndia200Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
ShershabadiaShershabadiaIndia4,500Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliSunni Islam
Turuk PasiTuruk PasiIndia1,400Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MujavirMujavirIndia7,100Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
NoorbashaNoorbashaIndia785,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguSunni Islam
JunejaJunejaIndia225Unengaged and UnreachedHindiSunni Islam
HingorzaHingorzaIndia400Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
KerKerIndia425Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
LangaLangaIndia500Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
NalbandNalbandIndia4,700Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
KankaliKankaliIndia750Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
PankhiyaPankhiyaIndia850Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
PutliwalePutliwaleIndia1,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
BorewaleBorewaleIndia900Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
JatigarJatigarIndia125Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
AbdalAbdalIndia34,500Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
AhmadiyaAhmadiyaIndia7,100Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
AtisbazAtisbazIndia3,900Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
WatalWatalIndia250No Longer UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
ThakuraiThakuraiIndia11,500Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Hajjam (Kashmiri)Hajjam (Kashmiri)India3,000Unengaged and UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
Jarkhandi HajjamJarkhandi HajjamIndia96,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Hajjam (Bengali)Hajjam (Bengali)India68,500Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliSunni Islam
Hajjam (Kannada)Hajjam (Kannada)India2,100Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaSunni Islam
Hajjam (Hindi)Hajjam (Hindi)India22,500Unengaged and UnreachedHindiSunni Islam
Muslim NatMuslim NatIndia256,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Sayyid (Mewari)Sayyid (Mewari)India551,000Engaged yet UnreachedMewariSunni Islam
Sayyid (Punjabi)Sayyid (Punjabi)India80,500Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiSunni Islam
Sayyid (Odia)Sayyid (Odia)India12,000Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaSunni Islam
Sayyid (Marathi)Sayyid (Marathi)India85,500Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiSunni Islam
Sayyid (Hindi)Sayyid (Hindi)India338,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiSunni Islam

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