Baghban means, "one who looks after the garden." Baghban Hindu people are only found in India.
Baghban Hindu people of India live in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand states.
In Uttar Pradesh Bagban people speak Urdu and Hindi, and write in Perso Arabic among one another.
They are not vegetarians, they eat wheat and rice, and do not drink alcohol. They often sell fruit and vegetables for their support.
They have one spouse, preferring marriage within their groups. They have adult marriages through discussion and, cousins often marry. Marriages take place at the home of the bride. Sons receive an equal portion of property than daughters when death of the father occurs, and the oldest son becomes leader of the home.
They own land, and in addition to selling vegetables, some work in confectionery, government. They value education, allowing both boys and girls to benefit. Some become teachers and doctors. They have councils that judge in general matters. They use modern medicines.
They are Hindus, and worship many gods.
The Baghban community could be easily overlooked in the huge state of Uttar Pradesh.
Bible resources exist in Urdu and Hindi, yet Baghban Hindus remain unreached.
Family, community, and inter-tribal involvement may be an opportunity for those who know the truth of the gospel to earn eventual acceptance and privilege to speak.
Pray that Almighty God would strengthen, encourage, and protect those who would be church planters and disciplers among these spiritually needy people, who do not yet know their Savior.
Ask the Lord to raise up strong local churches that will in turn plant other churches.
Ask God to transform entire families and communities, until their culture is transformed to fully glorify Him, and represent His Kingdom here on earth.
Scripture Prayers for the Baghban (Hindu traditions) in India.
Singh, K. S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford University Press, USA 1999https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16283/IN
Profile Source: Karen Hightower |
People Name General | Baghban (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Baghban (Hindu traditions) |
Pronunciation |
BAHG-vahn
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Alternate Names | Bagban; Bagvan; बघहबान (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 729,000 |
Population all Countries | 729,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 15 |
People ID | 16283 |
ROP3 Code | 111408 |
ROP25 Code | 300683 |
ROP25 Name | Baghban |
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 | 2 | |||
Largest States |
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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 | 2 |
Uttar Pradesh 665,000 | |
Uttarakhand 64,000 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
100.00 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Hindi (590,000 speakers) | |||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 4 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Hindi (590,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 4 |
Secondary Languages | |
Kumaoni 22,000 | |
Awadhi 1,500 | |
Garhwali 1,400 | |
People Groups | Speaking Hindi |
Primary Language: Hindi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1806-1962) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1998) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1818-2022) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source |
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Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Karen Hightower |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |