Yadav Ghosi in Pakistan


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.

Introduction / History

The Yadav Ghosi people, originally from northern India, migrated to Pakistan centuries ago. They have a history rooted in cattle herding and dairy farming. Over time, they adapted to their new surroundings while preserving their cultural heritage and traditional practices. Today, the Yadav Ghosi people primarily reside in rural areas of Sindh and Punjab provinces.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They engage in agriculture and cattle herding, with many families involved in dairy farming. Their communities are close-knit, with strong family bonds and a deep sense of mutual support. Despite economic challenges and limited access to modern amenities, the Yadav Ghosi maintain a vibrant cultural life, celebrating their heritage through festivals, music and traditional crafts. The Yadav Ghosi community places great importance on family, hospitality, and respect for elders, ensuring that their religious and cultural traditions are passed down through generations.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Yadav Ghosi people practice Hinduism, worshiping a variety of deities and observing rituals and festivals such as Diwali, Holi, and Krishna Janmashtami. Their belief system emphasizes values such as dharma (duty), karma (action), and ahimsa (non-violence). They also revere their ancestral spirits and perform rituals to honor them.


What Are Their Needs?

The Yadav Ghosi people face several pressing needs that require attention to improve their quality of life. Access to quality education is crucial, as it provides opportunities for the younger generation to advance and succeed. Improved healthcare services are essential, given the limited availability of medical facilities and high rates of preventable diseases. Economic support through agricultural innovation, market access, and vocational training can enhance their livelihoods. Infrastructure development, including better roads, clean water supply, and electricity, will also benefit the Yadav Ghosi community.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Yadav Ghosi in Pakistan.


References

AI generated


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Yadav Ghosi
People Name in Country Yadav Ghosi
Alternate Names
Population this Country 1,300
Population all Countries 1,776,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 21822
ROP3 Code 118608
ROP25 Code 308887
ROP25 Name Yadava
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Country Pakistan
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 7  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 1
  Sindh 1,300
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 Pakistan census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Sindhi (1,300 speakers)
Language Code snd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Sindhi (1,300 speakers)
Language Code snd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Sindhi

Primary Language:  Sindhi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1825-1981)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1890-1992)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1954)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Recorded oral Bible Oral Bibles
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Sindhi Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Gospel website in this language General / Other
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Sindhi YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Sindhi YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Sindhi Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Haniyadav72 - Wikimedia  Creative Commons 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



Joshua Project logo    Terms of Use   Privacy Policy   Contact Us   Copyright © 2024