Ghosi Yadav in India


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Introduction / History

At one time the Yadav were called Ahir. The name Ahir is derived from "Abhira" which is an immigrant tribe found in the inscriptions and Hindu sacred books. The Abhira appear to have been one of the immigrant tribes from Central Asia. They are spoken of as robbers and foreigners. They claim connection to the god Krishna since he was a herdsman. The Yadav are a caste comprised of milkmen, cowherds, cattle raisers, and laborers. Their traditional occupation is animal husbandry and selling animal products. The Yadav consist of both landowning and landless people. Some Yadav are businessmen, teachers, doctors, engineers, and political leaders.
Like many communities in India, the Yadavs have subgroups. One of the Yadav subgroups are the Ghosi Yadavs. The term Ghosi refers to a herder. They believe they are descendants of a king. This Yadav subgroup lives in Nepal and India.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Living mainly in villages, the Ghosi Yadav caste consists of milkmen, cow herders, cattle breeders, cultivators, and laborers. Though some have become businessmen, professionals, or political leaders, Yadavs traditionally have practiced animal husbandry and they sold animal products. Because they are associated with cattle, considered holy by the Hindus, they have high prestige.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Ghosi Yadavs believe they are connected to the Hindu god Krishna, whom they worship along with Vishnu and many local gods. Many worship cows.


What Are Their Needs?

The Ghosi Yadav community needs the blessings of the Lord which will only come about through a relationship with Jesus Christ.


Prayer Points

Pray for Holy Spirit sent workers to go to the Ghosi Yadav community.
Pray for Ghosi Yadav disciples who will make more disciples of Christ.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead them to the Risen Savior.


Scripture Prayers for the Yadav Ghosi in India.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Yadav Ghosi
People Name in Country Yadav Ghosi
Natural Name Ghosi Yadav
Alternate Names
Population this Country 1,772,000
Population all Countries 1,776,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 35
PeopleID3 21822
ROP3 Code 118608
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)
Uttar Pradesh
1,114,000
Andhra Pradesh
152,000
Chhattisgarh
104,000
Tamil Nadu
100,000
West Bengal
98,000
Telangana
69,000
Madhya Pradesh
35,000
Maharashtra
33,000
Karnataka
29,000
Gujarat
18,000
Assam
5,600
Rajasthan
5,400
Delhi
2,400
Punjab
1,700
Uttarakhand
1,600
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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
  Uttar Pradesh 1,114,000
  Andhra Pradesh 152,000
  Chhattisgarh 104,000
  Tamil Nadu 100,000
  West Bengal 98,000
  Telangana 69,000
  Madhya Pradesh 35,000
  Maharashtra 33,000
  Karnataka 29,000
  Gujarat 18,000
  Assam 5,600
  Rajasthan 5,400
  Delhi 2,400
  Punjab 1,700
  Uttarakhand 1,600
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
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 Hindi (811,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 25
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Telugu
205,000
Kanauji
157,000
Tamil
80,000
Bengali
75,000
Chhattisgarhi
64,000
Bhojpuri
38,000
Bundeli
27,000
Marathi
26,000
Kannada
24,000
Gujarati
14,000
Awadhi
5,000
Assamese
2,600
Khandesi
2,500
Wagdi
1,400
Garhwali
1,200
Primary Language Hindi (811,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 25
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Telugu 205,000
  Kanauji 157,000
  Tamil 80,000
  Bengali 75,000
  Chhattisgarhi 64,000
  Bhojpuri 38,000
  Bundeli 27,000
  Marathi 26,000
  Kannada 24,000
  Gujarati 14,000
  Awadhi 5,000
  Assamese 2,600
  Khandesi 2,500
  Wagdi 1,400
  Garhwali 1,200
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
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