Bairwa in India

The Bairwa have only been reported in India
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Largest Religion
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

"Bairwa" means brave. They come from the Hindu trader caste. The Bairwa are divided into different exogamous clans, namely Mehar, Jatwa, Marmat and Tatwara. They are associated with animal husbandry and agriculture. They have diversified into other areas such as agribusiness, mining and academics.


Where Are they Located?

The Bairwa are located in the fertile regions of the Indo-Gangetic plains of North India in the states of Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Bairwa are influential despite their relatively smaller population. Feeling exploited by the higher castes, they have been involved in the struggle for social rights for the poor and farmers. Education has become an important means of progress so the Bairwa emphasize education for their children.

They follow Hindu marriage practices. However, widows are allowed to marry, there is no child betrothal and polygyny is allowed. Vermilion, bangles and toe rings are some symbols of marriage for women.

Bairwa are non-vegetarian but do not eat beef like other Hindus. Rice and wheat are staple cereals.

They generally speak the Indo-Aryan language of Rajasthani. Hindi is also spoken by them.

They are known for their skill in making mats and ropes.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Bairwa are Hindu and worship many gods, goddesses and saints. They have had Hindu reformists among them.


What Are Their Needs?

The Bairwa have the view that they will be exploited by the higher castes or classes. Despite their focus on education, the Bairwa need to send more children to school (particularly females) and attain higher levels of education. There are hardly any Christians among the Bairwa.


Prayer Points

Pray that God will raise workers and send them to preach the gospel to the Bairwa.
Pray that the word of God is provided in the language and in a way the Bairwa will understand the gospel of Jesus.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will work among the Bairwa convicting them of sin and the need to repent and be saved.
Pray that all Bairwa children are educated and that Christians have a hand in the effort to educate the Bairwa.


Scripture Prayers for the Bairwa in India.


References

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Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Bairwa
People Name in Country Bairwa
Pronunciation BARE-wah
Alternate Names Berwa; Berwal; बैरवा
Population this Country 1,170,000
Population all Countries 1,170,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 2  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 23
People ID 16298
ROP3 Code 111425
ROP25 Code 300721
ROP25 Name Bairwa
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 3
Largest States
Rajasthan
1,125,000
Delhi
44,000
Madhya Pradesh
600
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 3
  Rajasthan 1,125,000
  Delhi 44,000
  Madhya Pradesh 600
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.02 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.03 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.91 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.04 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (411,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 12
Secondary Languages
Dhundari
376,000
Haroti
101,000
Marwari
46,000
Shekhawati
37,000
Mewari
13,000
Malvi
700
Bagri
700
Braj Bhasha
500
Punjabi, Eastern
400
Haryanvi
200
Wagdi
100
Primary Language Hindi (411,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 12
Secondary Languages
  Dhundari 376,000
  Haroti 101,000
  Marwari 46,000
  Shekhawati 37,000
  Mewari 13,000
  Malvi 700
  Bagri 700
  Braj Bhasha 500
  Punjabi, Eastern 400
  Haryanvi 200
  Wagdi 100
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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Map Source People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
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