The Rathawa are a scheduled tribe residing in the hilly regions of the states of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
They are very dependent on forests for their living. Forest areas provide them land for agriculture, wild animals for food, firewood for fuel, and teak wood for building houses.
Rathawa stay in villages that are usually clusters of 40-50 houses, very near to their agricultural fields, but surrounded by a strong fence. Tamarind trees are considered to be haunted by spirits driven out of those possessed, and therefore no houses are constructed near one! There are also other distinguishing features in the construction of their houses. They always build their houses on elevated ground to prevent flooding. Around most of them there will also be a grove of palm trees. Their houses usually have no windows!
Rathawa are generally friendly with outsiders. Their way of honouring guests is by serving them food in their kitchen.
Rathawa consider themselves Hindus. A handful of Rathawa have responded to the gospel message and are following Christ, but God's Word is not available in the Rathawi language for them to read, understand and grow in their relationship with Jesus. No other Gospel resources, such as recordings, radio programmes or tracts are available in this language. God's Word in Rathawi will make a big impact on the community. God's Word is not available in the Rathawi language for them to read, understand and grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Rathawa to be open to the gospel message and accept Jesus as their personal Saviour.
More Christian workers to go among them to preach the Gospel.
The Gospel materials to be developed and widely used.
Rathawa to be relieved from the fear of the unknown and know the Loving God
Scripture Prayers for the Rathawa in India.
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Global Prayer Digest: 2020-01-24 |
People Name General | Rathawa |
People Name in Country | Rathawa |
Pronunciation |
rah-TWAH
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Alternate Names | Rathawa Koli; Rathvi; Rathwa; रठवा |
Population this Country | 779,000 |
Population all Countries | 788,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 16 |
People ID | 17947 |
ROP3 Code | 113435 |
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 | 18 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States (only 15 largest shown) |
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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 | 18 |
Gujarat 756,000 | |
Madhya Pradesh 3,300 | |
Tamil Nadu 1,900 | |
Daman and Diu 1,500 | |
Rajasthan 800 | |
Delhi 500 | |
Dadra and Nagar Have 500 | |
Maharashtra 400 | |
West Bengal 400 | |
Chhattisgarh 300 | |
Telangana 300 | |
Jharkhand 200 | |
Uttar Pradesh 100 | |
Odisha 100 | |
Goa 70 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.01 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.01 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.67 %
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Islam |
0.11 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.03 %
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Unknown |
0.17 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Rathawi (447,000 speakers) | ||||||||||||
Language Code | rtw Ethnologue Listing | ||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||||||||
Total Languages | 12 | ||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Rathawi (447,000 speakers) |
Language Code | rtw Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 12 |
Secondary Languages | |
Gujarati 210,000 | |
Hindi 1,300 | |
Sourashtra 1,200 | |
Kacchi 900 | |
Konkani 200 | |
Marathi 200 | |
Nimadi 200 | |
Koli, Wadiyari 60 | |
Kannada 50 | |
Bhili 40 | |
Khandesi 40 | |
People Groups | Speaking Rathawi |
Primary Language: Rathawi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (2017) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2023) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Rathawi | Jesus Film Project |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Suyash Dwivedi - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |