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

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2,146 people groups (page 41 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion ▼
MawasiMawasiIndia135,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
HalsarHalsarIndia15,500No Longer UnreachedKannadaFolk Hinduism
SaryaraSaryaraIndia20,000No Longer UnreachedDogri (individual language)Folk Hinduism
HasalaruHasalaruIndia30,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaFolk Hinduism
PadharPadharIndia38,000Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiFolk Hinduism
PakyPakyIndia23,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguFolk Hinduism
Malai VedanMalai VedanIndia18,500No Longer UnreachedMalayalamFolk Hinduism
AdiyanAdiyanIndia21,500Unengaged and UnreachedRavulaFolk Hinduism
JaggaliJaggaliIndia9,800No Longer UnreachedTeluguFolk Hinduism
BadhikBadhikIndia19,000Unengaged and UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
GouduGouduIndia11,500No Longer UnreachedOdiaFolk Hinduism
MishmiMishmiIndia52,000No Longer UnreachedAssameseFolk Hinduism
PentiaPentiaIndia12,000No Longer UnreachedOdiaFolk Hinduism
ThotiThotiIndia16,000No Longer UnreachedTeluguFolk Hinduism
VaghriVaghriIndia42,500No Longer UnreachedVaghriFolk Hinduism
Jogi (Bundeli)Jogi (Bundeli)India6,900Engaged yet UnreachedBundeliFolk Hinduism
Kachchi, ShakyaKachchi, ShakyaIndia5,935,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Lodha (Awadhi)Lodha (Awadhi)India473,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Nai (Awadhi)Nai (Awadhi)India192,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Gujjar (Awadhi), HinduGujjar (Awadhi), HinduIndia1,650,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Gadaria (Awadhi)Gadaria (Awadhi)India349,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Bania (Awadhi)Bania (Awadhi)India3,920,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Bhoi (Awadhi)Bhoi (Awadhi)India28,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Khangar (Bundeli)Khangar (Bundeli)India35,500Engaged yet UnreachedBundeliFolk Hinduism
Thathera (Awadhi)Thathera (Awadhi)India4,500Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Dhanak (Awadhi)Dhanak (Awadhi)India106,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Kol (Hindi)Kol (Hindi)India493,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
PatharkatPatharkatIndia2,200Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
PernaPernaIndia3,300Engaged yet UnreachedHaryanviFolk Hinduism
BotBotIndia2,700Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
MahawatMahawatIndia200No Longer UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
BaraeBaraeIndia329,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
WagheriWagheriIndia1,600Engaged yet UnreachedKachhiFolk Hinduism
ErawallanErawallanIndia10,500Unengaged and UnreachedTamilFolk Hinduism
GautamGautamIndia335,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriFolk Hinduism
BeriaBeriaIndia74,500Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
KharkataKharkataIndia1,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
DheevaraDheevaraIndia477,000Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamFolk Hinduism
Bhattra (Bhatri)Bhattra (Bhatri)India338,000Unengaged and UnreachedBhatriFolk Hinduism
BardaBardaIndia1,800Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiFolk Hinduism
BoriaBoriaIndia5,100Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
DomarDomarIndia27,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
KalabazKalabazIndia13,500Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
Neo-BuddhistsNeo-BuddhistsIndia1,070,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiFolk Buddhism
KhowaKhowaIndia700Unengaged and UnreachedBugunFolk Buddhism
NaNaIndia100Engaged yet UnreachedNaFolk Buddhism
SerdukpenSerdukpenIndia4,000Unengaged and UnreachedSherdukpenFolk Buddhism
LadsiLadsiIndia3,300Unengaged and UnreachedBundeliFolk Buddhism
TotoTotoIndia1,700No Longer UnreachedTotoFolk Buddhism
ZakhrinZakhrinIndia600Unengaged and UnreachedZakhringFolk Buddhism

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