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 12 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Konyak NagaKonyak NagaIndia362,000No Longer UnreachedKonyak NagaProtestantism
PardhiPardhiIndia361,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiAnimism
Chamar (Marwadi)Chamar (Marwadi)India361,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Ethnoreligion
Bharia Bhuma (Hindi)Bharia Bhuma (Hindi)India360,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
BadagaBadagaIndia358,000No Longer UnreachedBadagaHinduism
Konda DhoraKonda DhoraIndia358,000Engaged yet UnreachedKonda-DoraFolk Hinduism
Lohar (Punjabi)Lohar (Punjabi)India357,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
Rajput (Kangri)Rajput (Kangri)India353,000Engaged yet UnreachedKangriHinduism
Anjana Patel (Gujarati)Anjana Patel (Gujarati)India353,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
MagarMagarIndia349,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagarHinduism
Gadaria (Awadhi)Gadaria (Awadhi)India349,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
Rajput (Maithili)Rajput (Maithili)India348,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
Patel (Khandeshi)Patel (Khandeshi)India347,000Engaged yet UnreachedKhandesiHinduism
Adi AndhraAdi AndhraIndia346,000No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism
BhansalaBhansalaIndia346,000Engaged yet UnreachedKachhiHinduism
Kurmi (Maithili)Kurmi (Maithili)India345,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
TurhaTurhaIndia345,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliFolk Hinduism
SonowarSonowarIndia345,000Engaged yet UnreachedNepali (individual language)Hinduism
Halwakki WakkalHalwakki WakkalIndia344,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
KaibarattaKaibarattaIndia343,000Engaged yet UnreachedAngikaHinduism
Lohar (Chhattisgarhi)Lohar (Chhattisgarhi)India341,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
BauriaBauriaIndia340,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Nai (Kannada)Nai (Kannada)India340,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
KanakkanKanakkanIndia339,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Sayyid (Hindi)Sayyid (Hindi)India338,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiSunni Islam
AgariyaAgariyaIndia338,000No Longer UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
Bhattra (Bhatri)Bhattra (Bhatri)India338,000Unengaged and UnreachedBhatriFolk Hinduism
Chamar (Haryanvi)Chamar (Haryanvi)India337,000Engaged yet UnreachedHaryanviHinduism
Tamboli (Marathi)Tamboli (Marathi)India336,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
GautamGautamIndia335,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriFolk Hinduism
GanaiGanaiIndia334,000Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
Kurmi (Jharkhandi)Kurmi (Jharkhandi)India329,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanchparganiaHinduism
BaraeBaraeIndia329,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
KolamKolamIndia328,000Engaged yet UnreachedNorthwestern KolamiFolk Hinduism
LoharaLoharaIndia327,000No Longer UnreachedSadriEthnoreligion
Khairwar (Odia)Khairwar (Odia)India322,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
GhosiGhosiIndia320,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
MallikMallikIndia318,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Rajput (Bundeli)Rajput (Bundeli)India316,000Engaged yet UnreachedBundeliHinduism
KummariKummariIndia313,000Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
HaddiHaddiIndia312,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Bania (Odia)Bania (Odia)India312,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Bhoi (Marathi)Bhoi (Marathi)India311,000Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
BhogtaBhogtaIndia308,000Engaged yet UnreachedSadriHinduism
Moravian ChristiansMoravian ChristiansIndia307,000Engaged yet UnreachedLadakhiProtestantism
BathudiBathudiIndia304,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Ansari-MominAnsari-MominIndia302,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
JangamJangamIndia302,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Kurmi (Assamese)Kurmi (Assamese)India300,000Engaged yet UnreachedAssameseHinduism
Yadava (Assamese)Yadava (Assamese)India299,000Engaged yet UnreachedAssameseHinduism

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