The name Gaddi is derived from the word gaderan, the local name for the hilly tracts of Himachal Pradesh. They are a Scheduled Tribe, and many make their living by sheep raising and farming. Divorce and remarriage are allowed. Women take part in agriculture and animal husbandry, and contribute to the family income. Gaddi villages are usually located on steep slopes. Each household consists of a nuclear family. Houses are generally two or three stories, with balconies and paved courtyards. The ground floor is used for keeping cattle, while the second story is used for living, sleeping, and cooking. The Gaddi follow Muslim or Hindu traditions, although many of their own animistic traditions are still practiced. Animal sacrifice is a common feature of their rituals.
The literacy rate of this tribe is probably low. The Gospel message needs to come in oral forms as well as in written forms.
Pray that believers living near the Gaddi will not ignore their situation but instead by drawn to share Christ with them.
None of the Gaddi have reported themselves as Christians on the Indian census. However, please pray for those who will soon come to know and follow Jesus. Pray they will live holy lives, and will learn to live in the power of God's Spirit. Pray they will be accepted by the rest of their community. Pray for improved living conditions for this community, with better employment opportunities.
Scripture Prayers for the Gaddi (Muslim traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2007-10-30 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2008-09-04 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2008-10-23 |
People Name General | Gaddi (Muslim traditions) |
People Name in Country | Gaddi (Muslim traditions) |
Population this Country | 505,000 |
Population all Countries | 554,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 10 |
Alternate Names | Gadolli; Goala; Pahari Bharmauri; Rathi; गद्दी |
People ID | 16770 |
ROP3 Code | 112023 |
Country | India | ||||||||||||
Region | Asia, South | ||||||||||||
Continent | Asia | ||||||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | ||||||||||||
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||||||||||||
Total States on file | 10 | ||||||||||||
Largest States |
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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 | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 10 |
Uttar Pradesh 469,000 | |
Bihar 22,000 | |
Uttarakhand 10,000 | |
Jammu and Kashmir 2,900 | |
Delhi 800 | |
Himachal Pradesh 300 | |
Rajasthan 200 | |
Madhya Pradesh 30 | |
Chandigarh 10 | |
West Bengal 10 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Urdu (391,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Urdu (391,000 speakers) |
Language Code | urd Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 14 |
Secondary Languages | |
Awadhi 13,000 | |
Bhojpuri 12,000 | |
Kanauji 4,700 | |
Gaddi 4,300 | |
Garhwali 2,200 | |
Hindi 1,400 | |
Kumaoni 1,200 | |
Maithili 500 | |
Kashmiri 400 | |
Gujari 100 | |
Dogri 20 | |
Kangri 10 | |
Bhattiyali 0 | |
People Groups | Speaking Urdu |
Primary Language: Urdu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1747-1894) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1758-2000) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1843-2019) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
Audio Recordings | Online Audio Scripture |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio |
Audio Recordings | Urdu Online Audio Bible |
Film / Video | God's Love Story |
Film / Video | God's Story video |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Urdu |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels |
Film / Video | Magdalena video |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children |
Film / Video | The Hope Video |
Film / Video | The Prophets' Story |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
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Islam |
100.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Photo Source | Rajesh Balouria - Pixabay Creative Commons |
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. Read more |