Kadia (Hindu traditions) in India


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Introduction / History

Kadia means masonry, and that has been the traditional role of this community. The Kadia people live in the western states of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat. They speak, read and write in Gujarati or Kannada.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Most of them do masonry work and agriculture. They have caste councils to look after their interests. They don't allow for cousin marriages, but they do allow for divorce. They are monogamous, meaning that marriage is between one man and one woman. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property with the oldest son taking charge of family matters.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They are Hindus who worship their ancestors. Some are Muslim. The Hindus Kadias have a lifestyle similar to the Muslims in many ways, though they differ in religious practices.


What Are Their Needs?

The Kadia people need to put all their faith in Jesus Christ, the one who came to give abundant life to all who call on His name.


Prayer Points

Pray that God will give the Kadia dreams and visions leading them to begin a movement to Christ. Pray that the Kadia caste councils will put their faith in the Lord and encourage others to do the same. Pray for faithful intercessors and workers.


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


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Kadia (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Kadia (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names Gaundi; Kadia; Sathwara; कड़िया (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 170,000
Population all Countries 170,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 3
PeopleID3 17040
ROP3 Code 112376
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
121,000
Gujarat
24,000
Maharashtra
24,000
Goa
1,500
Daman and Diu
100
Rajasthan
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 6
  Karnataka 121,000
  Gujarat 24,000
  Maharashtra 24,000
  Goa 1,500
  Daman and Diu 100
  Rajasthan 60
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.37 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.60 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.03 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Kannada (98,000 speakers)
Language Code kan   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 9
Secondary Languages
Gujarati
28,000
Marathi
9,200
Konkani
5,400
Hindi
3,200
Marwari (India)
2,900
Telugu
2,500
Konkani, Goan
1,100
Dhundari
40
Primary Language Kannada (98,000 speakers)
Language Code kan   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 9
Secondary Languages
  Gujarati 28,000
  Marathi 9,200
  Konkani 5,400
  Hindi 3,200
  Marwari (India) 2,900
  Telugu 2,500
  Konkani, Goan 1,100
  Dhundari 40
People Groups Speaking Kannada

Primary Language:  Kannada

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Bible-Portions Yes  (1812-1988)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1827-2023)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1827-2024)
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Mobile App Android Bible App: Kannada Bible (ಕನ್ನಡ ಬೈಬಲ್) Indian Revised Version (IRV) Operation Agape
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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
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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