Adi Andhra in India


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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Adi Andhra are a Scheduled caste of people living in south India. A Scheduled caste means that they are disadvantaged and victims of past discrimination. The Indian government provides guaranteed places in education and public jobs for them. As of 2001 only about 60% of the Adi Andhra could read and write at a basic level.

Today most Adi Andhra are still landless, rural farm workers. Some also work as street sweepers, village watchmen and in the leather trade. Some women work as domestics.

Beginning in the 20th century the Adi Andhra and other lower caste peoples started a reform movement to gain human rights and economic opportunities. The movement continues today. A small group of Adi Andhra has gained an education and become professionals. Some Adi Andhra have moved to cities to work in industry, improve their status and have their children attend school.

The main language of the Adi Andhra is Telegu.


Where Are they Located?

The first part of their name means "original." Thus, they are seen as the original people of Andhra Pradesh. Some also live in the nearby states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The lives of the rural Adi Andhra are very challenging even by Indian standards. Often they are without electricity, access to clean water, indoor plumbing and modern medical care. They work in the fields from sunup to sunset with little hope for a better life. Their children must work in the fields to help support the family.

The Adi Andhra are endogamous, that is they marry within their clan. Young people frequently marry their cousins. Families arrange the marriages. Sons inherit what little property they own.

Unlike most Hindus, the Adi Andhra will eat any type of meat they can obtain. The major portion of their diet is rice and any vegetables and fruit they can afford. Meat is a luxury for special occasions.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The vast majority of Adi Andhra is Hindu, the national religion and culture of India. They worship and serve the numerous gods of the Hindu pantheon. The Adi Andhra give attention to the Hindu goddesses who they believe can protect them from epidemics, evil spirits and famine. The Adi Andhra participate in the yearly Hindu holidays of Holi, the festival of colors, Diwali, the festival of lights and Navratri, the nine-day celebration of autumn.

A few Adi Andhra are Buddhists, Sikhs and Christians.


What Are Their Needs?

The Adi Andhra need to hear the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ in the way they can understand. They need help with their physical needs such as clean water and a regular source of healthy food. They need new business and educational opportunities so they can break out of their lives of poverty and hardship.


Prayer Points

Pray the Lord sends Christian teachers, businesspersons and medical personnel to help the spiritual and physical needs of the Adi Andhra.
Pray the Adi Andhra see the love of Christ in the lives of those Christian workers.
Pray that God provides training for the Christian Adi Andhra and that they share the good news of Christ with their brothers and sisters.


Scripture Prayers for the Adi Andhra in India.


References

censusindia.gov.in/Tables Published/SCST/dh_sc_andhra.pdf
peoplegroups.org/explore/GroupDetails.aspx?peid=49197#topmenu


Profile Source:   David Kugel  

People Name General Adi Andhra
People Name in Country Adi Andhra
Pronunciation AH-dee AHN-drrah
Alternate Names Achhut; Adi Hindu; Adi Jambavulu; Arundhatiyar; Chakkilian; Chamar; Jambavulu; Madiga; Mala; Panchama; आदि आंड्रा
Population this Country 363,000
Population all Countries 364,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 7
People ID 16162
ROP3 Code 111264
ROP25 Code 300048
ROP25 Name Adi Andhra
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 16
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Andhra Pradesh
242,000
Tamil Nadu
70,000
Karnataka
32,000
Odisha
5,000
Puducherry
4,500
Maharashtra
3,100
Telangana
2,800
Kerala
1,600
Delhi
800
West Bengal
600
Gujarat
400
Assam
400
Jharkhand
300
Andaman and Nicobar
200
Chhattisgarh
100
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Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 16
  Andhra Pradesh 242,000
  Tamil Nadu 70,000
  Karnataka 32,000
  Odisha 5,000
  Puducherry 4,500
  Maharashtra 3,100
  Telangana 2,800
  Kerala 1,600
  Delhi 800
  West Bengal 600
  Gujarat 400
  Assam 400
  Jharkhand 300
  Andaman and Nicobar 200
  Chhattisgarh 100
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.05 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.86 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.09 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Telugu (295,000 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 6
Secondary Languages
Tamil
8,600
Kannada
1,800
Odia
500
Malayalam
200
Konkani
Primary Language Telugu (295,000 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 6
Secondary Languages
  Tamil 8,600
  Kannada 1,800
  Odia 500
  Malayalam 200
  Konkani 10
People Groups Speaking Telugu

Primary Language:  Telugu

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