Shabar in India

Shabar
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Map Source:  People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.
People Name: Shabar
Country: India
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 630,000
World Population: 630,000
Primary Language: Odia
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Christian Adherents: 9.14 %
Evangelicals: 0.00 %
Scripture: Complete Bible
Online Audio NT: Yes
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: South Asia Tribal - other
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

Shabar tribes are very less in population which are found in South Eastern Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. There is a severe lack of education in this tribe. There is a lot of intoxication in the society and their children do not go to school. They worship nature. They are completely dependent on the forest for livelihood even today. Being financially weak, they works as daily wages workers.

Where Are they Located?

South East Jharkhand (Patamda, Ghatsila), Odisha, Chhattisgarh state in India.

What Are Their Beliefs?

They are worshipers of nature.

Prayer Points

Pray that the gospel would reache them. Pray for the education of children. Pray for pastors with the burden of working among them.

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