The Kurmi are believed to be descendants of some of the earliest Aryan immigrants to India and come from the Kshatriyas (warrior caste) who became farmers. Kurmi are known in India as the chief agricultural caste. Modern Kurmi are relatively prosperous and educated. Their lifestyle is associated with farming and trading. Due to their agricultural link, the Kurmi are viewed as one of the 'backward' or lower castes. Some Kurmi have formed a national movement in the northern and eastern Indian regions for advocacy purposes. The Kurmi are Hindu, and worship Ram, Shankar, Hanuman, Vishnu, Niranjan, Nagdeo, and other dieties. Girls among the Kurmi receive education up to the primary level while boys are encouraged to study further.
Much spiritual darkness and opposition to the Gospel is found throughout South Asia. Only the Lord can bring light to the darkness.
The overall population of Kurmi is very large. Pray there will be many interactions with true believers everywhere they live who will obey the prompting of the Holy Spirit to share Christ with them.
A few Kurmi in Nepal have reported themselves as Christians to the census. Pray these people will honor the Lord by how they live their lives, and will be a shining testimony to others in their community. Please pray that those in the Kurmi community who are unable to care for themselves adequately will find help in their villages and in their community.
Scripture Prayers for the Kurmi (Hindu traditions) in Nepal.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Kurmi (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Kurmi (Hindu traditions) |
Pronunciation |
koor-MEE
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Alternate Names | Awadhia; Gangwar; Gowd; Kapu; Katiyar; Korma; Kunbi; Kurma; Mahto; Patanwar; Patchwar; Patel; Patidar; Sachan; कुर्मी (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 268,000 |
Population all Countries | 23,004,000 |
Total Countries | 4 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 5 |
People ID | 17334 |
ROP3 Code | 112717 |
Country | Nepal | |||||||||||||||
Region | Asia, South | |||||||||||||||
Continent | Asia | |||||||||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||||||||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | |||||||||||||||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | |||||||||||||||
Total States on file | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States |
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Country | Nepal |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Total States | 14 |
Narayani 133,000 | |
Lumbini 67,000 | |
Janakpur 37,000 | |
Bheri 14,000 | |
Sagarmatha 4,200 | |
Kosi 3,000 | |
Mechi 1,900 | |
Bagmati 1,400 | |
Seti 600 | |
Gandaki 300 | |
Rapti 100 | |
Karnali 50 | |
Mahakali 50 | |
Dhaulagiri 20 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.03 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.97 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest Nepal census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Bhojpuri (97,000 speakers) | ||||||||||||
Language Code | bho Ethnologue Listing | ||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||||||||
Total Languages | 13 | ||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Bhojpuri (97,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bho Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 13 |
Secondary Languages | |
Maithili 82,000 | |
Awadhi 47,000 | |
Hindi 2,100 | |
Magahi 800 | |
Nepali 500 | |
Angika 300 | |
Bagheli 300 | |
Dotyali 200 | |
Rangpuri 200 | |
Kurux: Kisan 100 | |
Bengali 30 | |
Kumaoni 30 | |
People Groups | Speaking Bhojpuri |
Primary Language: Bhojpuri
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1911-1982) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1998-2007) |
Bible-Complete | No |
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 | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |