Barot was traditionally an honorific title. This is a community that lives in Gujarat and speaks Gujarati. Traditionally they read genealogies and myths for a living, but they have lost enough clients that they now do other things.
Some work in government service or in private businesses. Women help with their financial matters. The gospel may need to be presented in oral forms since their literacy rate is low. In the urban regions they use modern medicines but in rural regions they favor traditional medicines. They love drama and dancing.
Turi Barot people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. They worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They fear these gods, not out of respect, but for their lives and safety. They have no peace or assurance of eternal life.
The community needs to experience the abundant blessings that only Jesus Christ can offer. Older Turi Barot people are mostly illiterate; younger people are seeking opportunities to leave their region for educational and employment opportunities for a better life. They need to be exposed to their real options in Jesus' provision for the payment of their sins.
Pray for believers to go to them with culturally appropriate songs and dramas that exalt the name of Jesus Christ. Pray that many Turi Barot people will respond to the gospel, and that a disciple making movement will begin throughout their region. Pray that the Lord will raise up many intercessors to pray for Turi Barot families to welcome disciples who can bring God's truth to them.
Scripture Prayers for the Turi Barot in India.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Turi Barot |
People Name in Country | Turi Barot |
Alternate Names | Dhed Barot; Dhedh Barot; Harijan Barot; टूरी बरोट |
Population this Country | 18,000 |
Population all Countries | 20,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 18227 |
ROP3 Code | 113753 |
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 | 2 | |||
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 | 2 |
Gujarat 18,000 | |
Daman and Diu 10 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.01 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.99 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Gujarati (14,000 speakers) | |||
Language Code | guj Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Gujarati (14,000 speakers) |
Language Code | guj Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Kacchi 1,400 | |
People Groups | Speaking Gujarati |
Primary Language: Gujarati
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1809-1965) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1820-1985) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1823-2021) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Copyrighted © 2023 Isudas All rights reserved. Used with permission |
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. |