Caste Koracha in India


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Introduction / History

Traditionally the Koracha people were criminals, but that changed during the 20th century. The Koracha of Tamil Nadu speak, read and write in Tamil. Some Koracha people live in Andhra Pradesh where they speak, read and write in Telugu, the language of that state.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Basket work is their main occupation. Some of them are nomads. They marry as adults, and marriages are between one man and one woman. The Koracha people prefer to marry their cousins. Unlike most Hindu peoples they bury their dead. The bereaved can marry again. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property with the oldest son becoming the new head of the household. They have a caste association to look after their interests.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Hinduism is their religion, but they also have their own traditional beliefs. One of their most feared goddesses is Moothevi, the goddess of sleep.


What Are Their Needs?

The Koracha people need to experience the abundant life that only Jesus can offer them.


Prayer Points

Pray that the caste association leaders come to Jesus Christ and lead their people into a movement to Christ. Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead them to the Lord. Pray for intercessors and workers.


Scripture Prayers for the Koracha, caste in India.


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Koracha, caste
People Name in Country Koracha, caste
Natural Name Caste Koracha
Alternate Names Bajantri; Garadwallu; Jogula; Karanga; Karga; Kolcha; Kolgha; Koracha; Koracha Setty; Korachavavdlu; Korachollu; Koraga; Korama Setty; Korana; Korava; Koravan; Korchi Setty; Korchollu; Kuravan; Modi; Pamula; Ratthevollu; Yerukala; Yerukula; Yerukulavandlu; कोरचा, कॅस्ट
Population this Country 87,000
Population all Countries 87,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 2
PeopleID3 17264
ROP3 Code 112634
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 10
Largest States
Karnataka
64,000
Gujarat
19,000
Andhra Pradesh
1,200
Tamil Nadu
800
Daman and Diu
700
Maharashtra
500
Dadra and Nagar Have
500
Puducherry
100
Odisha
90
Kerala
10
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 10
  Karnataka 64,000
  Gujarat 19,000
  Andhra Pradesh 1,200
  Tamil Nadu 800
  Daman and Diu 700
  Maharashtra 500
  Dadra and Nagar Have 500
  Puducherry 100
  Odisha 90
  Kerala 10
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.01 %
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 Kannada (48,000 speakers)
Language Code kan   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 9
Secondary Languages
Gujarati
17,000
Telugu
5,300
Yerukula
3,600
Tamil
1,800
Hindi
1,200
Konkani
200
Odia
90
Malayalam
40
Primary Language Kannada (48,000 speakers)
Language Code kan   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 9
Secondary Languages
  Gujarati 17,000
  Telugu 5,300
  Yerukula 3,600
  Tamil 1,800
  Hindi 1,200
  Konkani 200
  Odia 90
  Malayalam 40
People Groups Speaking Kannada

Primary Language:  Kannada

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1812-1988)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1827-2023)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1827-2024)
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Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Kannada Literacy & Evangelism International
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Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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