Lohara in India


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

Lohara people are a respected tribe similar in culture and tradition to the other tribes who live near them. The name "Lohara" is is derived from the word "loha" meaning iron. They were traditionally blacksmiths. The tribal population is made of several different castes.


Where Are they Located?

Lohara people are prominent in the central eastern states of West Bengal and Jharkhand.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Loharas are skilled in the craft of making iron, and they are noted for making first class iron products. Today many of them are involved in other types of work. They weave baskets and carve using special tools. Some are shepherds, many breed cattle, others work in agriculture. The houses they live in are very artistic in design.

Lohara people participate in festivals, arts, dancing, music, and rituals. They enjoy singing and dancing. Men and women dance and sing, wearing their traditional clothes. They create art work from hand-loomed weaving tools and wall paintings which are displayed during festival times.

They speak in the same language as other nearby tribes, which is Hindi. Bible resources exist in Hindi, yet Lohara people remain unreached.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Lohara people celebrate many festivals worshiping folk gods. Some are observed at home and others in the community. They have many social ceremonies and rituals regarding nature. They worship to please, and to be blessed by their gods.


What Are Their Needs?

These unusually creative people need to ask the questions, "Who created what we see?" and "What was the origin of our creativity?" Someone needs to reach out to Lohara people with Bible resources in the Hindi language which they understand.


Prayer Points

Pray for God's blessing, strengthening and healing of famlies and communities within the Lohara people through the abundant life and love Jesus offers to all nations.
Pray for deliverance from the fear that hinders God's blessing from multiplying through the families and commnities in Lohara communities.
Pray that spiritual barriers will be broken and that they will turn their hearts to Jesus.
Pray that God's people will make long-lasting, intention contact with Lohara people that will result in many disciples reaching their own people.
Pray for the Lord to multiply the reception and influence of His Word among Lohara people leading them to love Him with their whole being.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to anoint Lohara families, especially the children and youth, and to raise up a new generation of fruitful, multiplying witnesses of Christ's mercy and love.


Scripture Prayers for the Lohara in India.


References

www.indianetzone.com/8/tribe.htm


Profile Source:   Karen Hightower  

People Name General Lohara
People Name in Country Lohara
Alternate Names Lohra; Luhara; Luhura; लोहरा
Population this Country 318,000
Population all Countries 348,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 6
People ID 17381
ROP3 Code 112776
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 8
Largest States
Jharkhand
256,000
West Bengal
35,000
Odisha
11,000
Bihar
9,500
Rajasthan
800
Maharashtra
200
Andaman and Nicobar
100
Haryana
50
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 8
  Jharkhand 256,000
  West Bengal 35,000
  Odisha 11,000
  Bihar 9,500
  Rajasthan 800
  Maharashtra 200
  Andaman and Nicobar 100
  Haryana 50
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.78 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
3.11 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
62.70 %
Islam
0.26 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.01 %
Unknown
33.14 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (185,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 21
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Bengali
21,000
Mundari
15,000
Ho
11,000
Santhali
10,000
Odia
8,300
Marathi
3,800
Magahi
3,400
Munda
2,500
Kurux
1,300
Sadri
1,100
Kharia
900
Punjabi, Eastern
600
Maithili
600
Bhojpuri
500
Nepali
300
Primary Language Hindi (185,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 21
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Bengali 21,000
  Mundari 15,000
  Ho 11,000
  Santhali 10,000
  Odia 8,300
  Marathi 3,800
  Magahi 3,400
  Munda 2,500
  Kurux 1,300
  Sadri 1,100
  Kharia 900
  Punjabi, Eastern 600
  Maithili 600
  Bhojpuri 500
  Nepali 300
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1806-1962)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
Bible-NT Audio Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings DAVAR Partners recording, Old Testament DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Following Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Hindi Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video Faith Comes by Hearing
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Karen Hightower 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.