Sansi (Hindu traditions) in India


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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 / History

The Sansis were under the Criminal Tribes Act during the British rule of India, and it was a source of disgrace for their community. That stigma is with them today making life difficult for them. They are sometimes shunned by other communities, giving them a reason to withdraw from outsiders. Many were ejected from Rajasthan by Muslims in the 13th century, but they are still concentrated there. They also live in the highly unreached states of Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Chandigarh.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Some of the Sansi are landless farmers and day laborers while others sell alcoholic drinks. Some of their children work in shops. A small number are nomadic. Unfortunately, most of the Sansi live in poverty. They have a low literacy level, so the gospel will need to be presented in oral form. They are secluded from other communities partly because they are rejected as "criminals," and partly as a way of defending themselves from outsider. They have a caste council to look after their needs and to settle disputes among them.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Although some have converted to Islam, most continue to follow Hinduism. They also hold onto their tribal religion.


What Are Their Needs?

The Sansi people need better educational opportunities so they can lift themselves out of poverty.


Prayer Points

Pray that Indian followers of Christ will help lead the Sansi into a disciple making movement. Pray that the poverty they live in will cause them to look to Jesus Christ for answers. Pray for faithful, Holy Spirit directed workers.


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


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Sansi (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Sansi (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names Bhedkhut; Bhedkut; Kanjar Sansi; Kapadia; Kaparia; Kapasia; Kikan; Manesh; Rihluwala; Sanchia; Sansia; Sansiya; सांसी (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 249,000
Population all Countries 252,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 5
PeopleID3 18019
ROP3 Code 113513
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 16
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Rajasthan
98,000
Punjab
69,000
Delhi
26,000
Odisha
20,000
Madhya Pradesh
7,600
Gujarat
7,000
Haryana
6,100
Uttar Pradesh
4,900
Chandigarh
4,200
Himachal Pradesh
2,600
Jammu and Kashmir
2,200
Uttarakhand
1,600
Maharashtra
500
Chhattisgarh
90
Dadra and Nagar Have
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 16
  Rajasthan 98,000
  Punjab 69,000
  Delhi 26,000
  Odisha 20,000
  Madhya Pradesh 7,600
  Gujarat 7,000
  Haryana 6,100
  Uttar Pradesh 4,900
  Chandigarh 4,200
  Himachal Pradesh 2,600
  Jammu and Kashmir 2,200
  Uttarakhand 1,600
  Maharashtra 500
  Chhattisgarh 90
  Dadra and Nagar Have 60
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.03 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.05 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.86 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.06 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (87,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 21
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Punjabi, Eastern
59,000
Marwari (India)
24,000
Odia
16,000
Wagdi
13,000
Haryanvi
9,100
Gujarati
6,200
Shekhawati
4,200
Dhundari
2,400
Mewari
1,200
Chhattisgarhi
1,100
Kangri
1,000
Garhwali
1,000
Malvi
800
Marathi
300
Haroti: Harauti
300
Primary Language Hindi (87,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 21
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Punjabi, Eastern 59,000
  Marwari (India) 24,000
  Odia 16,000
  Wagdi 13,000
  Haryanvi 9,100
  Gujarati 6,200
  Shekhawati 4,200
  Dhundari 2,400
  Mewari 1,200
  Chhattisgarhi 1,100
  Kangri 1,000
  Garhwali 1,000
  Malvi 800
  Marathi 300
  Haroti: Harauti 300
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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General Gospel website in this language General / Other
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links (Hindi) Scripture Earth
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Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Hindi Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
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Photo Source (Representative photo)
Victor Sardar 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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