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

Strategic Progress Index
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2,146 people groups (page 3 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Yadava (Tamil)Yadava (Tamil)India3,155,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
Banjara (Telugu)Banjara (Telugu)India3,115,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguFolk Hinduism
VellalarVellalarIndia3,110,000No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
Bhumihar BrahminBhumihar BrahminIndia3,100,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
Mali (Marathi)Mali (Marathi)India3,085,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
MuraoMuraoIndia3,075,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiHinduism
MangMangIndia3,075,000No Longer UnreachedMarathiFolk Hinduism
Rajput (Bhojpuri)Rajput (Bhojpuri)India3,065,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
KashmiriKashmiriIndia3,035,000Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
Kahar (Magahi)Kahar (Magahi)India3,025,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
Bhoi - Chotra BansiBhoi - Chotra BansiIndia3,020,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
GangakulaGangakulaIndia2,950,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
BhuiyarBhuiyarIndia2,935,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
Regar and Jatav ChamarRegar and Jatav ChamarIndia2,910,000Engaged yet UnreachedDhundariHinduism
SadgopSadgopIndia2,910,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
MundaMundaIndia2,895,000No Longer UnreachedMundaHinduism
Rajput (Punjabi)Rajput (Punjabi)India2,875,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
Rajput (Gujarati)Rajput (Gujarati)India2,870,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Rajput (Urdu)Rajput (Urdu)India2,845,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
KaibartaKaibartaIndia2,810,000Engaged yet UnreachedAssameseHinduism
Gujjar (Hindi)Gujjar (Hindi)India2,790,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Brahmin (Gujarati)Brahmin (Gujarati)India2,760,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
JogiJogiIndia2,715,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
BhangiBhangiIndia2,695,000Engaged yet UnreachedMewariHinduism
BalaiBalaiIndia2,675,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
QassabQassabIndia2,655,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Brahmin (Tamil)Brahmin (Tamil)India2,610,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
Bania (Gujarati)Bania (Gujarati)India2,570,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
ChakaliChakaliIndia2,550,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
BauriBauriIndia2,510,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliFolk Hinduism
Bania (Marathi)Bania (Marathi)India2,430,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
KaikolarKaikolarIndia2,425,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
TamboliTamboliIndia2,380,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
MahyavanshiMahyavanshiIndia2,335,000No Longer UnreachedGujaratiFolk Hinduism
BharBharIndia2,300,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
HajjamHajjamIndia2,295,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiSunni Islam
MangalaMangalaIndia2,290,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Mahratta (Konkani)Mahratta (Konkani)India2,260,000Engaged yet UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Hinduism
Lohar (Magahi)Lohar (Magahi)India2,255,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
KondhKondhIndia2,220,000No Longer UnreachedKuviFolk Hinduism
GaudaGaudaIndia2,205,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Brahmin (Kannada)Brahmin (Kannada)India2,205,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
KhatikKhatikIndia2,175,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
KhatriKhatriIndia2,165,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
KhandaitKhandaitIndia2,135,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Teli (Bengali)Teli (Bengali)India2,135,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Kol (Angika)Kol (Angika)India2,125,000Engaged yet UnreachedAngikaHinduism
KanduKanduIndia2,115,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
BalijaBalijaIndia2,095,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguVaishnavaism
MogholMogholIndia2,090,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam

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