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Koshti in India

The Koshti have only been reported in India
Population
Main Language
Marathi
Largest Religion
Hinduism
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
☀ Frontier
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Subgroups
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Subgroups: 38 (10 largest shown)  Show all

Subgroup Name Population ▼
Halba 52,000
Mahratta 31,000
Bholia 21,000
Kostha 21,000
Kushti 21,000
Lad 19,000
Satsali 19,000
Devanga 16,000
Garewal 13,000
Debang 8,100
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Introduction

The Koshti people weave fine silk and cotton cloth goods worn by the wealthy. According to their legends, they are descendants of a famous Hindu saint named Markandi Rishi. To make a long story short, they were blessed by the gods. No doubt this prosperous community still considers themselves blessed by the gods.


Ministry Obstacles

The Koshti people have a strong devotion to Ganesh and other Hindu gods. There are spirit beings behind these gods that will keep the Koshti people away from the Savior.


Outreach Ideas

Believers who purchase weaved goods can have regular contact with members of the Koshti community and become friends with them. Eventually they can earn the right to speak into their lives.


Prayer Focus

Pray for the few Koshti believers to have strength and faith. * Pray for church-planting teams to work among them as there are no known mission agencies/churches working among them.
* Pray for the setting up of income-generating projects.
* Pray a good response to the Christian radio program and the JESUS Film.


Scripture Prayers for the Koshti in India.


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

Additional Info
Global Prayer Digest: 2017-10-10
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-02-18
General Info
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People Name General Koshti
People Name in Country Koshti
Pronunciation KOH-stee
Population this Country 1,117,000
Population all Countries 1,117,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1 ●
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 3  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 22
Alternate Names Chaudhri; Cheda; Chetti; Chettiar; Dakunsali; Devanga; Devanga Brahman; Devanga Brahmin; Devangulu; Devra; Dewang; Halba; Hutgar; Jadra; Jandra; Jed; Julaha; Kashkoti-Devanga; Koli-Keskati; Koraga; Kosh; Koshta; Koshtha; Koskati; Kosti; Kusata; Kushta; Kushti; Kushtia; Kusta; Kustha; Lad; Lera; Nesevallu; Padampari; Sakuna Pakshi; Salewar; Sali; Sangunsali; Sedu; Seniar; Suler; Swakulasali; Togata; Togri; कोष्टी
People ID 17275
ROP3 Code 112646
Ethnicity
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Affinity Bloc South Asian Peoples
People Cluster South Asia Hindu - other
People Group Koshti
Ethnic Code CNN25
Affinity Bloc South Asian Peoples
People Cluster South Asia Hindu - other
People Group Koshti
Ethnic Code CNN25
Total Subgroups 38 (only 15 largest shown)
  Halba 52,000
  Mahratta 31,000
  Bholia 21,000
  Kostha 21,000
  Kushti 21,000
  Lad 19,000
  Satsali 19,000
  Devanga 16,000
  Garewal 13,000
  Debang 8,100
Geography
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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 16
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Maharashtra
524,000 		Chhattisgarh
260,000 		Gujarat
89,000
Karnataka
88,000 		Madhya Pradesh
57,000 		Tamil Nadu
51,000
Odisha
32,000 		Andhra Pradesh
10,000 		Telangana
4,100
Uttar Pradesh
1,000 		Delhi
300 		Kerala
200
Jharkhand
200 		Rajasthan
90 		Dadra and Nagar Have
40
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 16
  Maharashtra 524,000
  Chhattisgarh 260,000
  Gujarat 89,000
  Karnataka 88,000
  Madhya Pradesh 57,000
  Tamil Nadu 51,000
  Odisha 32,000
  Andhra Pradesh 10,000
  Telangana 4,100
  Uttar Pradesh 1,000
  Delhi 300
  Kerala 200
  Jharkhand 200
  Rajasthan 90
  Dadra and Nagar Have 40
Website South Asia Peoples
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Languages
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Primary Language Marathi (493,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 21
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Chhattisgarhi
168,000 		Hindi
160,000 		Telugu
128,000
Gujarati
78,000 		Odia
27,000 		Tamil
25,000
Khandesi
15,000 		Kannada
8,600 		Ahirani
3,600
Nimadi
2,800 		Saurashtra
2,200 		Malvi
1,000
Pengo
700 		Konkani
500 		Konkani, Goan
200
Primary Language Marathi (493,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 21
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Chhattisgarhi 168,000
  Hindi 160,000
  Telugu 128,000
  Gujarati 78,000
  Odia 27,000
  Tamil 25,000
  Khandesi 15,000
  Kannada 8,600
  Ahirani 3,600
  Nimadi 2,800
  Saurashtra 2,200
  Malvi 1,000
  Pengo 700
  Konkani 500
  Konkani, Goan 200
People Groups Speaking Marathi
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Religion
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Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion ▲ Percent *
Buddhism
0.27 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.05 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.22 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.47 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Sources
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Keith Carey  
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Read more
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