Pap in India

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

Subgroups: 2

Subgroup Name Population
Bada Bhuinya 1,100
San Bhuinya 1,100

Introduction / History

The Paps are a scheduled caste in northern Odisha that obtained their name because of an unusual folk tale. Before festivals and weddings they used to trap a wildcat to sacrifice to their regional god, Sambei Sambli. This god became annoyed by the practice, and turned the cat into stone, at which time everyone heard the sound "pap." That became their name, and they stopped sacrificing wildcats from that day forward.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Most are landless day laborers, so they must work for those who own land. Some still raise cattle like their ancestors. Those who live near the forests gather firewood and food. It has become difficult for them to find wild game in the forests, so they are more likely to eat vegetables and rice. They like wheat products, especially the oily, flat chapatti bread. They enjoy seasonal fruits, and rice is their staple food. They will eat any meats except beef or pork. Their men drink rasha, a fermented alcoholic beverage.

They seldom have access to modern medicine, and they only go to a hospital for serious emergencies. Instead, they have their own medicine men called vaidyas. Their literacy rate is low, so they continue taking on low-paying jobs.


What Are Their Beliefs?

As Hindus, the Pap community celebrates various Hindu festivals, and worship some of their gods. They also have their own house gods and clan deities. They appease them with offerings. Their pilgrimage centers are at Gaya, Padampur and Puri.


What Are Their Needs?

The Pap people need to put their hope in the King of kings, realizing that he is the one who gives them worth and dignity.


Prayer Points

Pray for loving workers to go to the Pap people until there are disciples who make more disciples.

Pray the Lord will prepare the hearts of the Pap to understand and to believe the gospel.

Pray for the Lord to bless the Pap people with adequate education and medical facilities.

Pray for the Lord to bless the Pap people so abundantly that they will see he is the only one worthy of praise and worship.


Scripture Prayers for the Pap in India.


References

People of India, Vol 16. K.S. Singh. 2013


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Pap
People Name in Country Pap
Alternate Names पाप
Population this Country 13,000
Population all Countries 13,000
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 17843
ROP3 Code 113317
ROP25 Code 306537
ROP25 Name Pap
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)
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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 1
  Odisha 13,000
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
1.17 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
98.83 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Odia (9,900 speakers)
Language Code ory   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Sambalpuri
1,200
Primary Language Odia (9,900 speakers)
Language Code ory   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Sambalpuri 1,200
People Groups Speaking Odia

Primary Language:  Odia

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1811-1956)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1809-2000)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1815-2021)
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