The Kotia are also called Benatho Oriya. They have subgroups that live in both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. They speak in Oriya and Telugu, the languages of these two states.
The Kotia work in agriculture and as day laborers. In recent years they have been caught in the middle of disputes between the state governments of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, and there is much confusion regarding what resources will be given to them. To make matters worse, the Kotia peoples are often subjected to the influences of Maoist extremists. They are endogamous (they prefer to marry within their group or clan) and mostly monogamous. Divorcees and the bereaved can marry again. Sons inherit the property on the death of the father with the oldest son taking control of the home. They have a community council. Boys get a better education than the girls. They use both traditional and modern medicines.
Hinduism is their religion.
The Kotia people need safety, power and justice. They need to be able to make a living on their own without being dominated by Maoist guerrillas or state governments.
Pray that Indian believers will lead the Kotia people to a disciple making movement. Pray that gospel recordings and the internet will provide them with ample materials to have their own Discovery Bible Studies. Pray for intercessors and workers.
Scripture Prayers for the Kotia in India.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Kotia |
People Name in Country | Kotia |
Alternate Names | Benatho Oriya; Bentho Oriya; Bento Orita; Keuta; Khatia; Kotil; Kotiya; Kutia; Kuttiya; Odiya Benaito; Sore; Tribal Oriya; कोटिया |
Population this Country | 64,000 |
Population all Countries | 64,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 17279 |
ROP3 Code | 112650 |
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 | 7 | |||||||||
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 | 7 |
Andhra Pradesh 53,000 | |
Odisha 8,800 | |
Telangana 400 | |
Chhattisgarh 100 | |
Delhi 80 | |
Gujarat 50 | |
Puducherry 20 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.02 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.43 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.24 %
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Islam |
0.19 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.01 %
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Unknown |
0.10 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Odia (34,000 speakers) | ||||||||||||
Language Code | ory Ethnologue Listing | ||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||||||||
Total Languages | 11 | ||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Odia (34,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ory Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 11 |
Secondary Languages | |
Telugu 16,000 | |
Bhatri 1,600 | |
Pengo 600 | |
Oriya, Adivasi 400 | |
Kuvi 300 | |
Desiya 80 | |
Kui 70 | |
Marathi 60 | |
Hindi 50 | |
Koya 40 | |
People Groups | Speaking Odia |
Primary Language: Odia
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1811-1956) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1809-2000) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1815-2021) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Rita Willaert - Flickr Creative Commons |
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. |