Gond Dhuriya in India

Gond Dhuriya
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Map Source:  People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
People Name: Gond Dhuriya
Country: India
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 197,000
World Population: 197,000
Primary Language: Duruwa
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Christian Adherents: 0.50 %
Evangelicals: 0.00 %
Scripture: New Testament
Online Audio NT: Yes
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: South Asia Tribal - Gond
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

The Dhuriya are a scheduled tribe. They have their own language called Parji, a Dravidian language. They live in Madhya Pradesh.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Dhuriya work in agriculture and with produce from the forest. They no longer do much of their traditional basket work because they lack the raw materials. Men shave their heads. They have a traditional council to look after their needs.

What Are Their Beliefs?

This people group has a combination of tribal beliefs and Hinduism.

What Are Their Needs?

The Dhuriya people need to accept and embrace the abundant life that only Jesus Christ can offer.

Prayer Points

Pray that Indian believers will lead the Dhuriya into a disciple making movement. Pray that the council leaders come to Jesus Christ and lead others to him.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead them to the risen savior.
Pray for intercessors and workers.

Text Source:   Joshua Project