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 43 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
JarawasJarawasIndia375Unengaged and UnreachedJarawa (India)Animism
ArakalaArakalaIndia375Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Moghol (Dogri)Moghol (Dogri)India375No Longer UnreachedDogri (individual language)Sunni Islam
GhantiyaGhantiyaIndia350Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Candhai MaruCandhai MaruIndia350Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Patni VankarsPatni VankarsIndia325No Longer UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
YiteYiteIndia325Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
BangtiBangtiIndia300Unengaged and UnreachedOdiaHinduism
BandhamatiBandhamatiIndia300No Longer UnreachedHindiHinduism
PathinaickansPathinaickansIndia300Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
DaferDaferIndia275Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiHinduism
BagtiBagtiIndia275Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliProtestantism
YatagiriYatagiriIndia275Unengaged and UnreachedTamilHinduism
RunjalavalluRunjalavalluIndia250Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
RunwalasRunwalasIndia250Unengaged and UnreachedHadothiHinduism
SainSainIndia250Engaged yet UnreachedMewariSunni Islam
AtolluAtolluIndia250Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
BeradBeradIndia250Unengaged and UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Malai VellalaMalai VellalaIndia250Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
WatalWatalIndia250No Longer UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
Manjygur MuslimsManjygur MuslimsIndia250Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
NarNarIndia225Unengaged and UnreachedPahari-PotwariHinduism
JunejaJunejaIndia225Unengaged and UnreachedHindiSunni Islam
Ansari-Momin (Sadri)Ansari-Momin (Sadri)India225No Longer UnreachedSadriSunni Islam
DholaDholaIndia225Unengaged and UnreachedHadothiHinduism
AyriAyriIndia225Unengaged and UnreachedKodavaHinduism
Khati (Haryanvi)Khati (Haryanvi)India200No Longer UnreachedHaryanviHinduism
GadiharGadiharIndia200Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Kocu WellanKocu WellanIndia200Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
MahawatMahawatIndia200No Longer UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
VisavanVisavanIndia175Unengaged and UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
OngeOngeIndia150Unengaged and UnreachedÖngeAnimism
AnwalAnwalIndia125Unengaged and UnreachedGarhwaliHinduism
Kharwar (Khotta)Kharwar (Khotta)India125No Longer UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
SaghariasSaghariasIndia125Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
JatigarJatigarIndia125Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Dhal KstriyaDhal KstriyaIndia125Unengaged and UnreachedBengaliHinduism
ChariChariIndia125Unengaged and UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Hinduism
NaNaIndia100Engaged yet UnreachedNaFolk Buddhism
Sayyid (Pahari)Sayyid (Pahari)India90Engaged yet UnreachedGarhwaliSunni Islam
GarmatanGarmatanIndia70Unengaged and UnreachedKachhiHinduism
Great AndamaneseGreat AndamaneseIndia60No Longer UnreachedAndaman Creole HindiEthnoreligion
SentineleseSentineleseIndia60Unengaged and UnreachedSentinelAnimism
ShravanShravanIndia50Unengaged and UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
Khatik (Chambeali)Khatik (Chambeali)India45No Longer UnreachedChambealiHinduism
CakketakareCakketakareIndia30Unengaged and UnreachedUrduSunni Islam

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