Kahar Kamkar (Hindu traditions) in India

The Kahar Kamkar (Hindu traditions) have only been reported in India
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Main Language
Largest Religion
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The traditional work of the Kahar is to carry water and carry palanquins. Palanquins were for carrying "important" people in comfort. In Bihar they speak Mugahi and read and write in Devanagari. In Uttar Pradesh the Kahar speak Bhojpuri and Hindi. In Dadra and Nagar Haveli the Kahar speak, read and write in Gujarati.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They have businesses or work in agriculture. Some sell eggs or fish for a living or work as carpenters or boatmen depending on where they live. Unfortunately, there is a lot of child labor among them. Kahar children often tend livestock or work in tea stalls. Kahar people can be married either as children or as adults, though the latter is much more common today. Those who live in cities are more likely to have marriage by the consent of the couple than those in rural areas. They allow for divorce and remarriage. Widows and widowers can remarry. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property with the oldest son taking charge of family matters. Community councils look after their interests.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They are Hindus by religion. They believe they are descended from the divine sage Kashyap, one of the 10 sons of Hinduism's creator god, Brahma.


What Are Their Needs?

The Kahar people need higher education for their children so they can get better, higher paying jobs.


Prayer Points

Pray the Kahar will understand that Jesus desires to bless their families and clans, not harm them. Pray they will be able to raise their standard of living and be well equipped for the challenges of the 21st century. Pray for a disciple making movement to flourish among the Kahar community.


Scripture Prayers for the Kahar Kamkar (Hindu traditions) in India.


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Kahar Kamkar (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Kahar Kamkar (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names कहर कंकर (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 249,000
Population all Countries 249,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 5
People ID 20687
ROP3 Code 117079
ROP25 Code 303488
ROP25 Name Kahar
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 8
Largest States
Bihar
142,000
Uttar Pradesh
49,000
Jharkhand
27,000
West Bengal
22,000
Uttarakhand
3,100
Chhattisgarh
2,900
Madhya Pradesh
2,000
Odisha
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 8
  Bihar 142,000
  Uttar Pradesh 49,000
  Jharkhand 27,000
  West Bengal 22,000
  Uttarakhand 3,100
  Chhattisgarh 2,900
  Madhya Pradesh 2,000
  Odisha 600
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.05 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.95 %
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 (90,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 13
Secondary Languages
Bhojpuri
70,000
Magahi
27,000
Bengali
18,000
Maithili
2,200
Chhattisgarhi
1,800
Odia
500
Angika
500
Awadhi
300
Bundeli
300
Punjabi, Eastern
200
Garhwali
100
Surjapuri
50
Primary Language Hindi (90,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 13
Secondary Languages
  Bhojpuri 70,000
  Magahi 27,000
  Bengali 18,000
  Maithili 2,200
  Chhattisgarhi 1,800
  Odia 500
  Angika 500
  Awadhi 300
  Bundeli 300
  Punjabi, Eastern 200
  Garhwali 100
  Surjapuri 50
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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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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