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 14 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Are KapuAre KapuIndia246,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
SiddhSiddhIndia246,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
AmantAmantIndia246,000No Longer UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
Agarwal (Hindi)Agarwal (Hindi)India245,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Muslim DograMuslim DograIndia245,000Engaged yet UnreachedDogri (individual language)Sunni Islam
CakkalaCakkalaIndia245,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
RiangRiangIndia245,000No Longer UnreachedRiang (India)Folk Hinduism
LimbuLimbuIndia243,000Engaged yet UnreachedLimbuHinduism
Angami NagaAngami NagaIndia242,000No Longer UnreachedAngami NagaProtestantism
Shaikh (Magahi)Shaikh (Magahi)India242,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiSunni Islam
Kalal (Marathi)Kalal (Marathi)India241,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
ManaManaIndia240,000Unengaged and UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Patel (Marwadi)Patel (Marwadi)India240,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
Gond (Telugu)Gond (Telugu)India239,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
KanjarKanjarIndia238,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
Lotha NagaLotha NagaIndia237,000No Longer UnreachedLotha NagaProtestantism
Beda JangamBeda JangamIndia237,000No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism
SarthiSarthiIndia237,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
Lodha (Chhattisgarhi)Lodha (Chhattisgarhi)India237,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
Kumhar (Chhattisgarhi)Kumhar (Chhattisgarhi)India236,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
Agarwal (Magahi)Agarwal (Magahi)India236,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
BhargawaBhargawaIndia235,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
VettuvanVettuvanIndia235,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Mal PahariaMal PahariaIndia234,000No Longer UnreachedMal PahariaHinduism
NewarNewarIndia234,000Engaged yet UnreachedNepali (individual language)Hinduism
Dom MuslimsDom MuslimsIndia233,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
PendarPendarIndia231,000Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Shaikh (Shekhwati)Shaikh (Shekhwati)India228,000Engaged yet UnreachedShekhawatiSunni Islam
Are KatikaAre KatikaIndia227,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Brahmin (Bundeli)Brahmin (Bundeli)India227,000Engaged yet UnreachedBundeliHinduism
Dhoba (Marwari)Dhoba (Marwari)India225,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
Gujjar (Urdu)Gujjar (Urdu)India224,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
NulayarNulayarIndia224,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Pinjara (Kannada)Pinjara (Kannada)India224,000Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaSunni Islam
GurikaGurikaIndia223,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
MankarMankarIndia223,000Unengaged and UnreachedMalviHinduism
AmbalavasiAmbalavasiIndia222,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Kumhar (Mewari)Kumhar (Mewari)India222,000Engaged yet UnreachedMewariHinduism
KabbaligaKabbaligaIndia221,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Brahmin (Malvi)Brahmin (Malvi)India220,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalviHinduism
LakheraLakheraIndia220,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalviHinduism
PaikoPaikoIndia219,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Bania (Pahari)Bania (Pahari)India219,000Engaged yet UnreachedPahari-PotwariHinduism
Kalal (Hindi)Kalal (Hindi)India219,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
CharanCharanIndia218,000Engaged yet UnreachedShekhawatiHinduism
RautiaRautiaIndia217,000Engaged yet UnreachedSadriHinduism
TangkhulTangkhulIndia217,000No Longer UnreachedTangkhul Naga (India)Protestantism
RahgharRahgharIndia215,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
GabitGabitIndia213,000Unengaged and UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Hinduism
Yadava (Angika)Yadava (Angika)India213,000Engaged yet UnreachedAngikaHinduism

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