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

Strategic Progress Index
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2,146 people groups (page 42 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
BaggaBaggaIndia600Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaHinduism
BadhiphulBadhiphulIndia600No Longer UnreachedHindiHinduism
ZakhrinZakhrinIndia600Unengaged and UnreachedZakhringFolk Buddhism
SiviarSiviarIndia600Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaHinduism
GaliaraGaliaraIndia550Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiSunni Islam
MuskhanMuskhanIndia550Unengaged and UnreachedBagheliHinduism
GonjuGonjuIndia550Engaged yet UnreachedSadriHinduism
YatlaYatlaIndia550Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
TiyattunniTiyattunniIndia550Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Mala MastiMala MastiIndia550Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Bari (Odia)Bari (Odia)India550Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Beldar (Bundeli)Beldar (Bundeli)India550No Longer UnreachedBundeliHinduism
TaraoTaraoIndia550No Longer UnreachedTarao NagaProtestantism
LangaLangaIndia500Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
NairyNairyIndia500Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaHinduism
PagativeshagalluPagativeshagalluIndia500Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
VilyagarasVilyagarasIndia500Unengaged and UnreachedKannadaHinduism
BarauaBarauaIndia500Unengaged and UnreachedBundeliHinduism
BabarBabarIndia500Engaged yet UnreachedHadothiHinduism
GurruGurruIndia500Unengaged and UnreachedMewariHinduism
MajhiMajhiIndia500No Longer UnreachedMajhiHinduism
GharramiGharramiIndia500No Longer UnreachedHindiHinduism
GangaiGangaiIndia500No Longer UnreachedSurjapuriHinduism
DhaminDhaminIndia500Unengaged and UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
Indo-VietnameseIndo-VietnameseIndia500Unengaged and UnreachedLaoAnimism
KhambaKhambaIndia500Unengaged and UnreachedKhambaMahayana Buddhism
DhedDhedIndia475Unengaged and UnreachedMalviHinduism
Maha MalasarMaha MalasarIndia475Engaged yet UnreachedTamilEthnoreligion
TakariTakariIndia475Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Chamar, Muchi (Malayalam)Chamar, Muchi (Malayalam)India475Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Chamar, Muchi  (Tamil)Chamar, Muchi (Tamil)India450Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
LaskariLaskariIndia450No Longer UnreachedHadothiHinduism
Bayil PattarBayil PattarIndia450Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
BhagotuluBhagotuluIndia450No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism
VelipVelipIndia450No Longer UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Hinduism
SinduriaSinduriaIndia450Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
KuliyaKuliyaIndia450Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
PakhimaraPakhimaraIndia450Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
KerKerIndia425Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
AranadanAranadanIndia400Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
HingorzaHingorzaIndia400Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
CamadolluCamadolluIndia400Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
Khatri (Marathi)Khatri (Marathi)India400Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Bhatu (Andamani)Bhatu (Andamani)India400No Longer UnreachedAndaman Creole HindiHinduism
HingoraHingoraIndia400Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
RoymaRoymaIndia400Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiSunni Islam
KhadimKhadimIndia400Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
JarawasJarawasIndia375Unengaged and UnreachedJarawa (India)Animism
ArakalaArakalaIndia375Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Palakad TandansPalakad TandansIndia375Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism

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