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 11 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Teli (Magahi)Teli (Magahi)India415,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiEthnoreligion
Teli (Gujarati)Teli (Gujarati)India414,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiEthnoreligion
Hindu ArainHindu ArainIndia413,000Engaged yet UnreachedHaryanviHinduism
MeratMeratIndia411,000Engaged yet UnreachedMewariSunni Islam
Bari (Hindi)Bari (Hindi)India410,000Unengaged and UnreachedHindiHinduism
Jamat TurksJamat TurksIndia408,000Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiSunni Islam
MaheswariMaheswariIndia408,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
Hajjam (Maithili)Hajjam (Maithili)India404,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliSunni Islam
GhatwarGhatwarIndia403,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
Anglo-IndiansAnglo-IndiansIndia400,000No Longer UnreachedEnglishProtestantism
SwamiSwamiIndia399,000Engaged yet UnreachedMewariHinduism
Mali (Bengali)Mali (Bengali)India399,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Rajput (Magahi)Rajput (Magahi)India398,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
PadmasaliPadmasaliIndia398,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Kahar (Hindi)Kahar (Hindi)India397,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
PardhanPardhanIndia395,000Engaged yet UnreachedPardhanFolk Hinduism
KasarKasarIndia394,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
TigalaTigalaIndia394,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
Rajput (Pahari)Rajput (Pahari)India393,000Engaged yet UnreachedKullu PahariHinduism
BharadiBharadiIndia393,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
KeoraKeoraIndia392,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
ArakhArakhIndia392,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
DewarDewarIndia392,000No Longer UnreachedChhattisgarhiEthnoreligion
Banjara (Hindi)Banjara (Hindi)India391,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
KapaliKapaliIndia390,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
KaluKaluIndia390,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliVaishnavaism
Gosain (Marathi)Gosain (Marathi)India389,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
AgerAgerIndia389,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiFolk Hinduism
ChalavadiChalavadiIndia387,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaFolk Hinduism
KhangarKhangarIndia387,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
RamoshiRamoshiIndia386,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
TuriTuriIndia382,000Engaged yet UnreachedSadriHinduism
ThatheraThatheraIndia382,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
MeghvalMeghvalIndia382,000No Longer UnreachedHindiEthnoreligion
Jains (Haryanvi)Jains (Haryanvi)India380,000Engaged yet UnreachedHaryanviJainism
Velakathala NairVelakathala NairIndia377,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
GhirathGhirathIndia375,000Engaged yet UnreachedKangriHinduism
SaurastraSaurastraIndia373,000Engaged yet UnreachedSaurashtraHinduism
NayindaNayindaIndia373,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Sema NagaSema NagaIndia372,000No Longer UnreachedSumi NagaProtestantism
Koli MalharKoli MalharIndia371,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Teli (Maithili)Teli (Maithili)India371,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliEthnoreligion
Munda (Bengali)Munda (Bengali)India370,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Teli (Awadhi)Teli (Awadhi)India369,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
SansiSansiIndia368,000Engaged yet UnreachedSansiFolk Hinduism
BhondariBhondariIndia367,000Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Teli (Kannada)Teli (Kannada)India365,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaEthnoreligion
Hindu NatHindu NatIndia363,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
KathodiKathodiIndia363,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
ThulukkanThulukkanIndia362,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamSunni Islam

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