Bhurtia in India
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The Bhurtia derive their community name from the term bhul because they believe they were ordained by God to pursue the occupation of buffalo-grazing. They often use Singh as their surname.
Child marriage and bride-price are prevalent practices. Madhya Pradesh (the primary home of this people group) has stern laws limiting conversions to Christianity.
Their family deities are Dulhadeo, Sitala Devi, Thakur Baba and Panch Piria; village deities are DSh and Garbara Devi, and their regional deity is Bindyabasim Devi. Their sacred specialists are a priest and a sorcerer.
The Bhurtia people need the chance to be blessed by the only savior.
Pray their hearts will be prepared as the gospel comes to them.
Pray the Bhurtia people will have many opportunities to hear the good news of Christ in ways they understand.
Pray for Bhurtia disciples to make many more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Bhurtia in India.
| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Bhurtia |
| People Name in Country | Bhurtia |
| Alternate Names | Ahir; Bhurtiya; Chhatri; Gujjar; भूरतिया |
| Population this Country | 17,000 |
| Population all Countries | 17,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| People ID | 16438 |
| ROP3 Code | 111591 |
| ROP25 Code | 301181 |
| ROP25 Name | Bhurtia |
| 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 | 3 | |||
| Largest States |
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| Districts | Interactive map, listing and data download | |||
| 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 | 3 |
| Madhya Pradesh 13,000 | |
| Uttar Pradesh 4,200 | |
| Gujarat 200 | |
| Website | South Asia Peoples |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
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| Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
100.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
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| Primary Language | Hindi (12,000 speakers) | |||
| Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
| Total Languages | 4 | |||
| Secondary Languages |
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| Primary Language | Hindi (12,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 4 |
| Secondary Languages | |
| Bagheli 1,200 | |
| Bundeli 500 | |
| Chhattisgarhi 400 | |
| People Groups | Speaking Hindi |
Primary Language: Hindi
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes (1806-1962) |
| Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1998) |
| Bible-Complete | Yes (1818-2022) |
| FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
| YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| World Bibles | |
| Forum Bible Agencies | |
| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
| Virtual Storehouse | |
| Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Copyrighted © 2024 Isudas All rights reserved. Used with permission |
| Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
| Profile Source | Joshua Project |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
