The Bavuri are a Hindu community found primarily in the Indian state of Karnataka, particularly in the northern districts of Bidar and Gulbarga. They are considered to be part of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category by the Indian government because they were traditionally tanners. That has given them low status.
When they aren’t working, the Bavuri people hold festivals where they sing and dance. Though they were tanners in the past, most are now farmers, traders and government workers.
The Marija people blend Hinduism with their ancient animistic beliefs.
Because of their Other Backward Classes (OBC) status, the Bavuri people have few opportunities for economic advancement or higher education. There is a "reservation" scheme by the Indian government aimed at raising the economic standing of peoples like the Bavuri.
Pray for the Bavuri 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 Bavuri people.
Pray that soon the Bavuri people will have faith that will lead them to live honorable lives that will draw others to the savior.
Pray for spiritual discernment and a hunger for true spirituality.
Scripture Prayers for the Bavuri in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Bavuri |
People Name in Country | Bavuri |
Alternate Names | Bamcha; Baver; Bawachi; Bawarchi; Bhatiara; Boyi; Javeri; Khodalo; बाउरी |
Population this Country | 1,600 |
Population all Countries | 1,600 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 16345 |
ROP3 Code | 111482 |
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 | 4 | ||||||
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 | 4 |
Andhra Pradesh 900 | |
Odisha 500 | |
Telangana 100 | |
Kerala 40 | |
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 %
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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 | Odia (700 speakers) | |||
Language Code | ory Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Odia (700 speakers) |
Language Code | ory Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Telugu 700 | |
People Groups | Speaking Odia |
Primary Language: Odia
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1811-1956) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1809-2000) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1815-2021) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |