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The Dhanak (Hindi) of India

The Dhanak (Hindi) of India, numbering approximately 3,400,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a large, caste‑based community of northern India with ancient occupational roots in agriculture and service. They mostly adhere to Hinduism and Hindi is their primary language.

Photo by Google. (2026). Image generated by Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite: Dhanak (Hindi)

Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Country: India
People Cluster: Bihari
Primary Language(s): Hindi (hin)
Primary Religion(s): Hinduism
Population: 3,400,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
People Group ID: PG048227
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Pray for the Dhanak (Hindi) of India

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Hinduism
Religious Affiliation: Hinduism

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Hinduism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Hindi
Language Family: Indo-European

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Hindi Speakers

Media Resources in Hindi:

Films:
Title Link
JESUS View Film
Magdalena View Film
The Savior View Film

3 films

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Bible Resources in Hindi:

Bible Name (Translation) Video Audio Text
Easy-to-Read Version ✓ ✓
Indian Revised Version (OT - Davar Audio) ✓
New Hindi Version ✓
New Hindi Version - LUMO Christmas Film ✓
New Hindi Version - LUMO Easter Film ✓
Sab Ki ✓ ✓

6 entries

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Or check out the Hindi bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Dhanak (Hindi) are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Dhanak (Hindi):
Continue prayer and fasting for this group
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting among this group
Begin training up local leaders to lead and develop strategies to reach their own people

Pray specifically for the Dhanak (Hindi) of India

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
readProverbs 30:5

Pray that those who don't yet know God will trust the flawless Word of God and seek refuge in Him, finding hope and salvation instead of remaining in spiritual darkness.

“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.”
readRevelation 4:11

Pray that the good news will advance and people will recognize and worship the One who created all things by His will, giving glory and honor to Him alone.

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!
readPsalm 133:1

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will be unified and love one another as God loves them.

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
readMatthew 28:19-20

Ask God to bring people among this group to faith in Jesus who will be obedient to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all that Christ has commanded.

Dhanuk Across Countries (ROP3 - 111925) reported in the following countries:

Strategic Progress Index

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2 people groups

Photo People Group ID Name Country Population ▼ Strategic Progress Index Language Religion
Dhanak (Hindi) PG048227 Dhanak (Hindi) India 3,400,000 Engaged yet Unreached Hindi Hinduism
Dhanuk PG049117 Dhanuk Nepal 328,000 Engaged yet Unreached Nepali (individual language) Hinduism

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