India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,525,086,955. 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:1,525,086,955
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:600
Population:23,390,285
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1,244
Population:1,312,946,115
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:302
Population:188,750,555

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 5 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Banjara (Kannada)Banjara (Kannada)India1,485,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
Julaha (Punjabi)Julaha (Punjabi)India1,465,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
KamarKamarIndia1,450,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
SutarSutarIndia1,450,000Engaged yet UnreachedMewariHinduism
VarliVarliIndia1,450,000Engaged yet UnreachedVarliFolk Hinduism
Teli (Marathi)Teli (Marathi)India1,445,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiEthnoreligion
Teli (Odia)Teli (Odia)India1,445,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Brahmin (Magahi)Brahmin (Magahi)India1,435,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
Bairagi (Bengali)Bairagi (Bengali)India1,420,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
BhoviBhoviIndia1,420,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguEthnoreligion
Badhai (Bhojpuri)Badhai (Bhojpuri)India1,405,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
DhangarDhangarIndia1,395,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
Yadav GolaYadav GolaIndia1,390,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
BanajigaBanajigaIndia1,385,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaRoman Catholicism
BairwaBairwaIndia1,385,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Folk Hinduism
Shaikh (Bhojpuri)Shaikh (Bhojpuri)India1,385,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriSunni Islam
KoknaKoknaIndia1,380,000No Longer UnreachedMarathiHinduism
GosainGosainIndia1,360,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
BohraBohraIndia1,360,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiShia Islam
Jalia KaibartaJalia KaibartaIndia1,345,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliFolk Hinduism
DomDomIndia1,320,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Balmiki (Punjabi)Balmiki (Punjabi)India1,315,000No Longer UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
GowdaGowdaIndia1,300,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism
GandaGandaIndia1,295,000No Longer UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Chamar (Awadhi)Chamar (Awadhi)India1,290,000No Longer UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
KawarKawarIndia1,280,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
Agarwal (Dhundari)Agarwal (Dhundari)India1,270,000Engaged yet UnreachedDhundariHinduism
Banjara (Marathi)Banjara (Marathi)India1,265,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Munda (Assamese)Munda (Assamese)India1,250,000No Longer UnreachedAssameseHinduism
Yadava (Marathi)Yadava (Marathi)India1,245,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
KoshtiKoshtiIndia1,230,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
ChakkiliyanChakkiliyanIndia1,220,000No Longer UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Gujjar (Kashmiri)Gujjar (Kashmiri)India1,220,000Engaged yet UnreachedKashmiriSunni Islam
MeoMeoIndia1,215,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Shaikh (Marwadi)Shaikh (Marwadi)India1,215,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Sunni Islam
Kumhar (Gujarati)Kumhar (Gujarati)India1,210,000Engaged yet UnreachedGujaratiHinduism
ArunthathiyarArunthathiyarIndia1,210,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
ShilpkarShilpkarIndia1,205,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
SaoraSaoraIndia1,205,000No Longer UnreachedSoraEthnoreligion
HoHoIndia1,195,000No Longer UnreachedHoAnimism
Brahmin (Marwadi)Brahmin (Marwadi)India1,190,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
BindBindIndia1,190,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
Brahmin (Maithili)Brahmin (Maithili)India1,185,000Engaged yet UnreachedMaithiliHinduism
Shaikh (Telugu)Shaikh (Telugu)India1,180,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguSunni Islam
Agarwal (Awadhi)Agarwal (Awadhi)India1,180,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiHinduism
Yadava (Magahi)Yadava (Magahi)India1,170,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
Darji (Hindi)Darji (Hindi)India1,170,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
BhuinharBhuinharIndia1,160,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
SainthwarSainthwarIndia1,160,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
HariHariIndia1,160,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism

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