Dabgar (Hindu traditions) in India


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Largest Religion
Christian
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* 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

The Dabgar trace their origin to Rajput clans who used to make shields of leather for use in battle. Their traditional primary occupation has been the tanning of animal hides, but today they pursue other vocations. A Brahmin fixes the date and time for betrothals and marriage. Their community goddess is Ashpura. The Nai, Garo Brahmin and Rawal (drummers) assist them in their life-cycle rituals.


Ministry Obstacles

Lack of Christian workers able to communicate in the languages of the Dabgar people may slow the advance of the good news of Jesus among them.


Outreach Ideas


Prayer Focus

Pray for Christian workers who know how to communicate the gospel orally to be sent to the Dabgar people in the Lord's timing. Telling stories from Scripture is especially effective. None of the Hindu Dabgar have reported themselves as Christians to the census of India. However, please pray for the many Dabgar who will one day become disciples of Jesus Christ. Pray that this low status people group would be able to improve their standard of living in the years ahead. This will probably require rising educational levels as well as employment opportunities.


Scripture Prayers for the Dabgar (Hindu traditions) in India.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Dabgar (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Dabgar (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names Chamar; Dhabgar; Dhalgar; Dhaloti; Dhor; Gharami; Gharrami; Kuppisaz; Shilpakar; Shilpkar; ड़ाबगार (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 130,000
Population all Countries 130,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 3
PeopleID3 16648
ROP3 Code 111857
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 12
Largest States
Maharashtra
59,000
Gujarat
24,000
Karnataka
19,000
Uttar Pradesh
7,900
Bihar
6,200
Jharkhand
4,900
Rajasthan
3,700
Delhi
3,500
Madhya Pradesh
1,100
West Bengal
300
Uttarakhand
300
Goa
60
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 12
  Maharashtra 59,000
  Gujarat 24,000
  Karnataka 19,000
  Uttar Pradesh 7,900
  Bihar 6,200
  Jharkhand 4,900
  Rajasthan 3,700
  Delhi 3,500
  Madhya Pradesh 1,100
  West Bengal 300
  Uttarakhand 300
  Goa 60
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.01 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.99 %
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 Marathi (46,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 20
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Hindi
22,000
Gujarati
21,000
Kannada
18,000
Bhojpuri
4,800
Konkani
800
Ahirani
800
Wagdi
700
Marwari (India)
500
Kanauji
400
Nimadi
300
Bengali
300
Maithili
100
Mewari
100
Bundeli
20
Haroti: Harauti
20
Primary Language Marathi (46,000 speakers)
Language Code mar   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 20
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Hindi 22,000
  Gujarati 21,000
  Kannada 18,000
  Bhojpuri 4,800
  Konkani 800
  Ahirani 800
  Wagdi 700
  Marwari (India) 500
  Kanauji 400
  Nimadi 300
  Bengali 300
  Maithili 100
  Mewari 100
  Bundeli 20
  Haroti: Harauti 20
People Groups Speaking Marathi

Primary Language:  Marathi

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Bible-Portions Yes  (1807-1957)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1982)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1821-2024)
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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