Bakad in India

The Bakad have only been reported in India
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Subgroups: 2

Subgroup Name Population
Ballala 300
Parivara Unknown

Introduction / History

The Bakad people have a long history in India, traditionally living in rural areas and engaging in agriculture and craftsmanship. They have preserved their identity over centuries. The Bakad speak their own Hindi dialect, which incorporates elements from regional languages.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Today, the Bakad people primarily reside in rural villages. They work in agriculture, growing crops such as rice, wheat and vegetables. Many Bakad families also practice traditional crafts and trades. The Bakad place great importance on family, hospitality, and respect for elders, ensuring that their religious and cultural traditions are passed down through generations.

Their communities are tightly-knit, with a strong emphasis on family and mutual support. Despite facing economic challenges and limited access to modern amenities, the Bakad maintain a vibrant cultural life with festivals, music and traditional arts.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Bakad people practice Hinduism, worshiping a variety of deities and observing numerous religious rituals and festivals such as Diwali, Holi, and Navratri. Their belief system emphasizes values like dharma (duty), karma (action and consequence), and ahimsa (non-violence). They also honor their ancestors through rituals and ceremonies.


What Are Their Needs?

The Bakad people need better access to quality education to provide more opportunities for their children. Improved healthcare services are essential due to the limited availability of medical facilities and high rates of preventable diseases. Economic support through modern agricultural techniques, market access and vocational training can enhance their livelihoods. Infrastructure development, including better roads, clean water supplies and reliable electricity, will greatly benefit the Bakad community. Addressing these needs will help the Bakad people achieve greater economic stability.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Bakad in India.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Bakad
People Name in Country Bakad
Alternate Names Alwa; Ballal; Bant; Bhand; Bhandari; Bhillava; Bunt; Chauta; Hegde; Nadavaru; Navadaru; Parivara Bunt; Pariwara Bant; Semitha; Shetty; Tulu Billava
Population this Country 6,800
Population all Countries 6,800
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 21586
ROP3 Code 111458
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 9
Largest States
Rajasthan
2,700
Maharashtra
1,900
Karnataka
900
Goa
600
Kerala
500
Gujarat
70
Daman and Diu
50
Tamil Nadu
40
Dadra and Nagar Have
30
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 9
  Rajasthan 2,700
  Maharashtra 1,900
  Karnataka 900
  Goa 600
  Kerala 500
  Gujarat 70
  Daman and Diu 50
  Tamil Nadu 40
  Dadra and Nagar Have 30
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.16 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.84 %
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 (2,300 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
Kannada
1,600
Konkani, Goan
800
Marathi
600
Tulu
300
Gujarati
200
Mewari
100
Malayalam
70
Primary Language Hindi (2,300 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 8
Secondary Languages
  Kannada 1,600
  Konkani, Goan 800
  Marathi 600
  Tulu 300
  Gujarati 200
  Mewari 100
  Malayalam 70
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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Text / Printed Matter Christ for the Nations General / Other
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Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Hindi Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
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Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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