India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,525,035,055. 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:1,525,035,055
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:600
Population:23,387,085
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1,244
Population:1,312,912,415
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:302
Population:188,735,555

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 4 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Brahmin (Bhojpuri)Brahmin (Bhojpuri)India2,085,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
Teli (Chhattisgarhi)Teli (Chhattisgarhi)India2,080,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
MalMalIndia2,080,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
KhatiKhatiIndia2,015,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalviHinduism
NaiNaiIndia2,005,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Marathi JainsMarathi JainsIndia1,935,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiJainism
Mahratta (Hindi)Mahratta (Hindi)India1,930,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Yadava (Chhattisgarhi)Yadava (Chhattisgarhi)India1,930,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
BeldarBeldarIndia1,930,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
HalwaiHalwaiIndia1,925,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
Balmiki (Haryanvi)Balmiki (Haryanvi)India1,915,000No Longer UnreachedHaryanviHinduism
Brahmin (Odia)Brahmin (Odia)India1,910,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
MeitheiMeitheiIndia1,895,000Engaged yet UnreachedManipuriHinduism
Nai (Telugu)Nai (Telugu)India1,895,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
GandhabanikGandhabanikIndia1,885,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Shaikh (Gujarati)Shaikh (Gujarati)India1,870,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiSunni Islam
Brahmin (Haryanvi)Brahmin (Haryanvi)India1,855,000Engaged yet UnreachedHaryanviHinduism
Koli MahadevKoli MahadevIndia1,825,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiFolk Hinduism
VelamaVelamaIndia1,825,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Chamar (Punjabi)Chamar (Punjabi)India1,815,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
Teli (Urdu)Teli (Urdu)India1,790,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
DhimarDhimarIndia1,770,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
PanoPanoIndia1,755,000No Longer UnreachedOdiaEthnoreligion
Balmiki (Awadhi)Balmiki (Awadhi)India1,740,000No Longer UnreachedAwadhiHinduism
MahtamMahtamIndia1,730,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiSikhism
Shaikh (Marathi)Shaikh (Marathi)India1,725,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiSunni Islam
KampoKampoIndia1,715,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Bania (Hindi)Bania (Hindi)India1,710,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
ThakardaThakardaIndia1,700,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
KambohKambohIndia1,695,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiSunni Islam
KhasiKhasiIndia1,695,000No Longer UnreachedKhasiProtestantism
Rajput (Garhwali)Rajput (Garhwali)India1,695,000Engaged yet UnreachedGarhwaliHinduism
Bania (Assamese)Bania (Assamese)India1,675,000Engaged yet UnreachedAssameseHinduism
DarogaDarogaIndia1,675,000Engaged yet UnreachedMewariHinduism
BharbhunjaBharbhunjaIndia1,665,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriFolk Hinduism
Teli (Bhojpuri)Teli (Bhojpuri)India1,665,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriEthnoreligion
MunnurMunnurIndia1,660,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Gujjar (Awadhi), HinduGujjar (Awadhi), HinduIndia1,650,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
WadarWadarIndia1,620,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
KummaraKummaraIndia1,600,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
DograDograIndia1,600,000Engaged yet UnreachedDogri (individual language)Hinduism
Adi DharmiAdi DharmiIndia1,575,000No Longer UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
Yadava (Maithili)Yadava (Maithili)India1,570,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
BoroBoroIndia1,565,000No Longer UnreachedBodo (India)Folk Hinduism
PulayanPulayanIndia1,560,000No Longer UnreachedMalayalamProtestantism
MawaludMawaludIndia1,560,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
KallarKallarIndia1,550,000No Longer UnreachedTamilHinduism
Chamar (Chhattisgarhi)Chamar (Chhattisgarhi)India1,540,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
Kurmi (Bengali)Kurmi (Bengali)India1,500,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
AgamudaianAgamudaianIndia1,490,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism

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