India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,524,970,830. 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:1,524,970,830
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:600
Population:23,385,960
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1,244
Population:1,312,859,315
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:302
Population:188,725,555

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 2 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
KammaKammaIndia6,015,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Assamese MuslimsAssamese MuslimsIndia5,935,000Engaged yet UnreachedAssameseSunni Islam
Kachchi, ShakyaKachchi, ShakyaIndia5,935,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
TantiTantiIndia5,930,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
MeenaMeenaIndia5,740,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Folk Hinduism
Dhoba (Odia)Dhoba (Odia)India5,705,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
OraonOraonIndia5,575,000No Longer UnreachedKurukhEthnoreligion
Kahar (Bhojpuri)Kahar (Bhojpuri)India5,520,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
RajbanshiRajbanshiIndia5,150,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Lohar (Hindi)Lohar (Hindi)India5,150,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
Yadava (Bengali)Yadava (Bengali)India5,140,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
KurubaKurubaIndia5,030,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Naikda (Kannada)Naikda (Kannada)India4,970,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
SatnamiSatnamiIndia4,940,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiFolk Hinduism
NamasudraNamasudraIndia4,800,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
DhanakDhanakIndia4,790,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
Pathan (Urdu)Pathan (Urdu)India4,785,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
BoyaBoyaIndia4,760,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Bania (Marwari)Bania (Marwari)India4,605,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
Chamar (Bhojpuri)Chamar (Bhojpuri)India4,600,000No Longer UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
BengaliBengaliIndia4,585,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliSunni Islam
Syrian ChristiansSyrian ChristiansIndia4,540,000No Longer UnreachedMalayalamSyriac Orthodox Christianity
Dhoba (Hindi)Dhoba (Hindi)India4,325,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
Brahmin (Telugu)Brahmin (Telugu)India4,185,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Lewa KunbiLewa KunbiIndia4,090,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
BagdiBagdiIndia4,015,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliFolk Hinduism
MeghMeghIndia3,995,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiFolk Hinduism
Komati (Telugu)Komati (Telugu)India3,945,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Bania (Awadhi)Bania (Awadhi)India3,915,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
LuniaLuniaIndia3,885,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiHinduism
MaravarMaravarIndia3,850,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
AroraAroraIndia3,785,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
MallahMallahIndia3,780,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliFolk Hinduism
BarhaiBarhaiIndia3,760,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
Brahmin (Bengali)Brahmin (Bengali)India3,705,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Lingayat (Kannada)Lingayat (Kannada)India3,700,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Pinjara, Behna (Urdu)Pinjara, Behna (Urdu)India3,675,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
MazabiMazabiIndia3,670,000No Longer UnreachedPanjabiSikhism
ParayanParayanIndia3,640,000No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
Brahmin (Marathi)Brahmin (Marathi)India3,585,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
PallanPallanIndia3,465,000No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
Adi KarnatakaAdi KarnatakaIndia3,435,000No Longer UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Gujjar (Marwari)Gujjar (Marwari)India3,410,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
Santal (Bengali)Santal (Bengali)India3,395,000No Longer UnreachedBengaliFolk Hinduism
PodPodIndia3,395,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliEthnoreligion
Dhanak (Hindi)Dhanak (Hindi)India3,395,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Kurmi (Bhojpuri)Kurmi (Bhojpuri)India3,325,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
MusaharMusaharIndia3,265,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiFolk Hinduism
Yadava (Odia)Yadava (Odia)India3,240,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
KalwarKalwarIndia3,220,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism

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