India (IND)

India is a country in Asia with a population of 1,525,151,955. 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:1,525,151,955
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:600
Population:23,390,285
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:1,244
Population:1,313,010,115
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:302
Population:188,751,555

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 8 of 43)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Kurmi (Magahi)Kurmi (Magahi)India755,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
Brahmin (Dhundhari)Brahmin (Dhundhari)India752,000Engaged yet UnreachedDhundariHinduism
Lohar (Pahari)Lohar (Pahari)India740,000Engaged yet UnreachedPahari-PotwariHinduism
Brahmin (Assamese)Brahmin (Assamese)India738,000Engaged yet UnreachedAssameseHinduism
Shaikh (Punjabi)Shaikh (Punjabi)India731,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiSunni Islam
KalingiKalingiIndia731,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Sindhi (Marathi)Sindhi (Marathi)India728,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Pinjara, Dhunia (Magahi)Pinjara, Dhunia (Magahi)India727,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiSunni Islam
SondhiSondhiIndia727,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalviHinduism
ThakurThakurIndia725,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiFolk Hinduism
Rajput (Telugu)Rajput (Telugu)India723,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
Rajput (Awadhi)Rajput (Awadhi)India723,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiFolk Hinduism
ThakkarThakkarIndia719,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Kumhar (Marathi)Kumhar (Marathi)India719,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarathiHinduism
Bhangi (Bengali)Bhangi (Bengali)India708,000No Longer UnreachedBengaliHinduism
DevangaDevangaIndia708,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
GhasiGhasiIndia707,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiFolk Hinduism
KondaraKondaraIndia707,000No Longer UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Kumhar (Punjabi)Kumhar (Punjabi)India705,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanjabiHinduism
Santal (Assamese)Santal (Assamese)India705,000No Longer UnreachedAssameseFolk Hinduism
Dhobi (Awadhi)Dhobi (Awadhi)India704,000Engaged yet UnreachedAwadhiSunni Islam
RajwarRajwarIndia704,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiFolk Hinduism
Brahmin (Malayalam)Brahmin (Malayalam)India701,000Engaged yet UnreachedMalayalamHinduism
Bhoi (Chhattisgarhi)Bhoi (Chhattisgarhi)India698,000Engaged yet UnreachedChhattisgarhiHinduism
Dom (Hindi)Dom (Hindi)India697,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
KharwalKharwalIndia697,000Engaged yet UnreachedHadothiHinduism
AiyarakuluAiyarakuluIndia696,000Engaged yet UnreachedTeluguHinduism
BhistiBhistiIndia692,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
BediaBediaIndia672,000Engaged yet UnreachedPanchparganiaEthnoreligion
RajuRajuIndia669,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
GoansGoansIndia669,000No Longer UnreachedKonkani (individual language)Roman Catholicism
Bairagi (Harauti)Bairagi (Harauti)India667,000Engaged yet UnreachedHadothiHinduism
Nadua ShabarNadua ShabarIndia666,000No Longer UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Chamar (Pahari)Chamar (Pahari)India661,000Engaged yet UnreachedGarhwaliHinduism
GamitGamitIndia657,000No Longer UnreachedGamitFolk Hinduism
AgasaAgasaIndia655,000Engaged yet UnreachedTuluHinduism
YerukulaYerukulaIndia653,000Engaged yet UnreachedYerukulaFolk Hinduism
KalbiKalbiIndia652,000Engaged yet UnreachedMarwari (India)Hinduism
Jat MuslimsJat MuslimsIndia652,000Unengaged and UnreachedSindhiSunni Islam
Mali (Odia)Mali (Odia)India647,000Engaged yet UnreachedOdiaHinduism
Nai (Bhojpuri)Nai (Bhojpuri)India643,000Engaged yet UnreachedBhojpuriHinduism
BaidyaBaidyaIndia643,000Engaged yet UnreachedBengaliHinduism
Bania (Magahi)Bania (Magahi)India643,000Engaged yet UnreachedMagahiHinduism
Chettiar (Tamil)Chettiar (Tamil)India643,000Engaged yet UnreachedTamilHinduism
BaigaBaigaIndia642,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
SaifiSaifiIndia641,000Engaged yet UnreachedUrduSunni Islam
Patel (Hindi)Patel (Hindi)India640,000Engaged yet UnreachedHindiHinduism
Patel (Wagdi)Patel (Wagdi)India638,000Engaged yet UnreachedWagdiHinduism
Brahmin (Kumaoni)Brahmin (Kumaoni)India637,000Engaged yet UnreachedKumaoniHinduism
Chamar, Bhambi (Kannada)Chamar, Bhambi (Kannada)India635,000Engaged yet UnreachedKannadaHinduism

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