Chandel Rajput in India

The Chandel Rajput have only been reported in India
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

Chandal Rajputs are the descendent of the two brave and great brothers, Aalha and Udal who were known for their fierceness and bravery in battle. They dominated other peoples and were the rulers of Mohabba in Madhya Pradesh. The descendants of these Rajputs are very brave and they subdued other peoples. They were so brave and fought so fiercely that in some parts of India people still sing songs about their bravery. They are located mainly in north India, in states like southern Punjab, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttrakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and some parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat.


What Are Their Lives Like?

In India and Nepal Rajputs have a privileged position as forward caste Hindus. Often they do not have wealth. Many are either in the military or they run small businesses.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Chandal Rajputs practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins. Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday.


What Are Their Needs?

The Chandal Rajputs people need to submit to Jesus Christ so they can experience the abundant life He offers them in John 10:10.


Prayer Points

Pray that the Chandal Rajputs people will have a spiritual hunger that will open their hearts to the King of kings.
Pray for workers who are driven by the love and boldness of the Holy Spirit to go to them.
Pray for a Disciple Making Movement among them to begin this decade.


Scripture Prayers for the Rajput Chandel in India.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

The Rajputs

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Additional Info
Global Prayer Digest: 2017-09-28
Rajputs profile for Children and Family Missions Activities
People Name General Rajput Chandel
People Name in Country Rajput Chandel
Natural Name Chandel Rajput
Alternate Names Chandel Rajput; Kahluria Mian; राजपूत, चंदेल
Population this Country 405,000
Population all Countries 405,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 8
People ID 20384
ROP3 Code 116168
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 19
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Uttar Pradesh
266,000
Bihar
31,000
Gujarat
19,000
Madhya Pradesh
19,000
Uttarakhand
14,000
Himachal Pradesh
12,000
Rajasthan
7,300
Maharashtra
6,000
Chhattisgarh
5,800
West Bengal
5,200
Jammu and Kashmir
3,600
Odisha
2,900
Jharkhand
2,900
Punjab
2,000
Andhra Pradesh
1,400
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 19
  Uttar Pradesh 266,000
  Bihar 31,000
  Gujarat 19,000
  Madhya Pradesh 19,000
  Uttarakhand 14,000
  Himachal Pradesh 12,000
  Rajasthan 7,300
  Maharashtra 6,000
  Chhattisgarh 5,800
  West Bengal 5,200
  Jammu and Kashmir 3,600
  Odisha 2,900
  Jharkhand 2,900
  Punjab 2,000
  Andhra Pradesh 1,400
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
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 Hindi (211,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 26
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Bhojpuri
36,000
Kanauji
23,000
Awadhi
21,000
Gujarati
13,000
Marwari
7,500
Garhwali
3,200
Chhattisgarhi
2,400
Marathi
2,200
Kumaoni
2,200
Dogri
2,200
Bilaspuri
1,800
Kangri
1,600
Pahari, Mahasu
1,300
Punjabi, Eastern
1,300
Mandeali
1,300
Primary Language Hindi (211,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 26
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Bhojpuri 36,000
  Kanauji 23,000
  Awadhi 21,000
  Gujarati 13,000
  Marwari 7,500
  Garhwali 3,200
  Chhattisgarhi 2,400
  Marathi 2,200
  Kumaoni 2,200
  Dogri 2,200
  Bilaspuri 1,800
  Kangri 1,600
  Pahari, Mahasu 1,300
  Punjabi, Eastern 1,300
  Mandeali 1,300
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)
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
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