The Cheruman people are a large Dalit group. They live in India's southwestern state of Kerala, where they speak Malayalam, Kerala's language. Traditionally the Cheruman people were serfs, and their name means "sons of the soil."
Cheruman people get married as adults. They are having fewer divorces than they had 30 years ago. In addition to domestic chores, women play an important role in family economic activities. Women have a large say regarding family expenditures. They are involved in family decision-making.
Though the Cherumans are Hindu, they have many opportunities to hear of the ways of Christ. Kerala is about 19 percent Christian, and there are a few Cheruman believers. They have a high literacy rate for a Dalit people group, and they love to listen to the radio and go to movies. Christian materials are readily available in Kerala's Malayalam language.
Pray that Christian materials, radio broadcasts, and the JESUS Film will find their way into Cheruman households, and be met by open hearts that are ready to embrace their only Savior.
Scripture Prayers for the Cheruman (Hindu traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Global Prayer Digest |
People Name General | Cheruman (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Cheruman (Hindu traditions) |
Population this Country | 443,000 |
Population all Countries | 443,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 9 |
Alternate Names | Cheraman; Cherumakkal; Cheruman; Pulayan; Puluvan; चेरूमन (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स |
People ID | 16603 |
ROP3 Code | 111809 |
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) |
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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 | 16 |
Kerala 402,000 | |
Karnataka 30,000 | |
Maharashtra 2,800 | |
Tamil Nadu 1,700 | |
Delhi 1,100 | |
Telangana 600 | |
Puducherry 300 | |
Gujarat 200 | |
Andhra Pradesh 200 | |
Andaman and Nicobar 200 | |
Goa 90 | |
Odisha 90 | |
West Bengal 80 | |
Rajasthan 70 | |
Haryana 50 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.08 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.92 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.01 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Malayalam (303,000 speakers) | |||||||||
Language Code | mal Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||
Total Languages | 9 | |||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Malayalam (303,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mal Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 9 |
Secondary Languages | |
Tamil 43,000 | |
Tulu 13,000 | |
Konkani, Goan 7,800 | |
Telugu 4,200 | |
Kannada 1,700 | |
Allar 1,000 | |
Hindi 400 | |
Konkani 200 | |
People Groups | Speaking Malayalam |
Primary Language: Malayalam
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1811-1968) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1829-1995) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1841-2022) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |