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 10 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
KhojaKhojaIndia523,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Bairagi (Gujarati)Bairagi (Gujarati)India516,000Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
ChhipaChhipaIndia516,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Darji (Gujarati)Darji (Gujarati)India514,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Shaikh (Dhundari)Shaikh (Dhundari)India513,000Engaged yet UnreachedDhundariSunni Islam
BisnupriyaBisnupriyaIndia512,000Engaged yet UnreachedBishnupriyaHinduism
UpparaUpparaIndia500,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Jharkhandi NaiJharkhandi NaiIndia500,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Kahar (Bengali)Kahar (Bengali)India497,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Sayyid (Magahi)Sayyid (Magahi)India496,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiSunni Islam
Chamar (Bundeli)Chamar (Bundeli)India494,000Engaged yet UnreachedBundeliHinduism
Kharwar (Hindi)Kharwar (Hindi)India493,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Kol (Hindi)Kol (Hindi)India493,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
KharwaKharwaIndia490,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
BagriBagriIndia482,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalviAnimism
RayeenRayeenIndia478,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
DheevaraDheevaraIndia477,000Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamFolk Hinduism
RabhaRabhaIndia477,000No Longer UnreachedRabhaAnimism
Maran NairsMaran NairsIndia477,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Lohar (Bagri)Lohar (Bagri)India476,000Engaged yet UnreachedBagriHinduism
BesthaBesthaIndia474,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Ansari-Momin (Bengali)Ansari-Momin (Bengali)India473,000Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliSunni Islam
CherumanCherumanIndia473,000No Longer UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Lodha (Awadhi)Lodha (Awadhi)India473,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Brahmin (Dogri)Brahmin (Dogri)India470,000Engaged yet UnreachedDogri (individual language)Hinduism
GangawarGangawarIndia469,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Pinjara, Behna (Hindi)Pinjara, Behna (Hindi)India469,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiSunni Islam
Patel (Varhadi-Nagpuri)Patel (Varhadi-Nagpuri)India468,000Engaged yet UnreachedVarhadi-NagpuriHinduism
Lohar (Bengali)Lohar (Bengali)India465,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Bhangi (Hindi)Bhangi (Hindi)India461,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
MalayaliMalayaliIndia461,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
BaoriBaoriIndia453,000No Longer UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
BiarBiarIndia453,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
Dom (Bengali)Dom (Bengali)India453,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Gujjar (Awadhi), MuslimGujjar (Awadhi), MuslimIndia451,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiSunni Islam
Sindhi (Hindi)Sindhi (Hindi)India449,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Koli DhorKoli DhorIndia448,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Van BaoriyaVan BaoriyaIndia447,000Unengaged and UnreachedShekhawatiHinduism
BafindaBafindaIndia446,000Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
BishnoiBishnoiIndia443,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
Halba (Marathi)Halba (Marathi)India443,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Chamar (Maithili)Chamar (Maithili)India435,000No Longer UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
LonarLonarIndia432,000Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Agnikula KshatriyaAgnikula KshatriyaIndia428,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
MadariMadariIndia426,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
RathRathIndia426,000Unengaged and UnreachedSindhiSunni Islam
ChaudhriChaudhriIndia420,000Engaged yet UnreachedChodriAnimism
HatkarHatkarIndia420,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
NagaNagaIndia416,000No Longer UnreachedAo NagaEthnoreligion
PinjaraPinjaraIndia415,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiSunni Islam

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