Kolupulvandlu in India

The Kolupulvandlu have only been reported in India
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Kolupulvandlu are "untouchables," so they have low status in Hindu India. Most live in Karnataka or Andhra Pradesh.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Kolupulvandlu can be farmers, tanners, fishermen or manual laborers.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Though they are officially Hindu, the Kolupulvandlu can convert to Islam or Christianity. They sometimes celebrate Muslim or Christian festivals.


What Are Their Needs?

The Kolupulvandlu face discrimination because of their low status. It will be difficult for them to rise above what they were born into.


Prayer Points

Pray for Kolupulvandlu culture to be renewed and enhanced by a work of the Holy Spirit and shaped into a God-centered and God-honoring mold.

Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among their family and community leaders to seek his face and enjoy his blessings.

Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers who will be compelled to nurture a disciple making movement among the Kolupulvandlu people.

Pray that soon the Kolupulvandlu people will have faith that will lead them to live honorable lives that will draw others to the savior.


Scripture Prayers for the Kolupulvandlu in India.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Kolupulvandlu
People Name in Country Kolupulvandlu
Alternate Names Bindla; Kolupulavandlu; Kolupvandlu; Pambala; कोलुपूलवंडलू
Population this Country 2,700
Population all Countries 2,700
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17252
ROP3 Code 112620
ROP25 Code 304144
ROP25 Name Kolupulvandlu
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 6
Largest States
Karnataka
1,200
Telangana
1,100
Andhra Pradesh
200
Tamil Nadu
200
Maharashtra
40
Goa
30
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 6
  Karnataka 1,200
  Telangana 1,100
  Andhra Pradesh 200
  Tamil Nadu 200
  Maharashtra 40
  Goa 30
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 Telugu (1,800 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Kannada
500
Primary Language Telugu (1,800 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Kannada 500
People Groups Speaking Telugu

Primary Language:  Telugu

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1812-1966)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1818-1989)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1854-2022)
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
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