Khairwar in Bangladesh
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The word "Khairar" relates to the word catechu, an extract of the Acacia tree used variously as a food additive, astringent, tannin, and dye. Khairwar formerly gathered this extract as their vocation, and today are mostly involved with some aspect of farming.
Most of the Khariwar people live in various parts of India, but a small number are in Bangladesh
The majority are not land owners. They have not emphasized sending their children to school because of their poor economic situation.
These Hindus worship Surya as their family deity, and also worship their ancestors. Kali is their village deity. Regional deities include Durga and Bajrangbali.
The Khairwar people need to improve their standard of living, with rising literacy rates and better employment opportunities. They need to be able to purchase farm land of their own.
Pray for his kingdom to come and his will to be done among the Khairwar people.
Pray for a "Book of Acts" type of movement to Christ among the Khairwar people.
Pray for Holy Spirit anointed believers from the Khairwar people to change their society from within.
Pray for a movement in which the Holy Spirit leads and empowers Khairwar disciples to make more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Khairwar in Bangladesh.
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| Profile Source: Keith Carey |
| Other PDF Profile |
| People Name General | Khairwar |
| People Name in Country | Khairwar |
| Alternate Names | Kaira; Kathakar; Khai; Khaira; Khairah; Khairaha; Kharwar; Kherwar; Khirwar; Konda; Roy; खैरवार |
| Population this Country | 1,300 |
| Population all Countries | 502,000 |
| Total Countries | 2 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| People ID | 17157 |
| ROP3 Code | 112507 |
| Country | Bangladesh | ||||||
| Region | Asia, South | ||||||
| Continent | Asia | ||||||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||||||
| Persecution Rank | 30 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||||||
| Total States on file | 4 | ||||||
| Largest States |
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| Country | Bangladesh |
| Region | Asia, South |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 30 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Total States | 4 |
| Dhaka 500 | |
| Khulna 400 | |
| Rajshahi 200 | |
| Chittagong 100 | |
| Website | South Asia Peoples |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| 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 Bangladesh census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
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| Primary Language | Bengali (1,300 speakers) |
| Language Code | ben Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Bengali (1,300 speakers) |
| Language Code | ben Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Bengali |
Primary Language: Bengali
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes (1800-1980) |
| Bible-New Testament | Yes (1801-1984) |
| Bible-Complete | Yes (1809-2022) |
| Bible-NT Audio | Online |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| World Bibles | |
| Forum Bible Agencies | |
| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
| Virtual Storehouse | |
| Photo Source | Anonymous |
| Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
| Profile Source | Keith Carey |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
