One source considers "Bediya" to be the generic name of a number of vagrant, nomadic groups. Traditionally, a large section of the Bedia were reported to be earning a livelihood from prostitution and dancing. Most live in India, but there are some in Bangladesh and Nepal.
Members of the Bedia community can earn lots of money through prostitution, so it's hard to get them to move onto something with less pay. Marriage looks bleak to them compared with the pay they get in prostitution. They often start this line of work in their teens and continue well into their 30s. Some have to stop early if they get AIDS. No matter what occupation Bedia people take today, they struggle with low status and possible contempt from others. They also face discrimination issues for being part of a religious minority in Muslim Bangladesh.
The Bedia worship deities like Thakur, Shiva, Parvati, Hanuman, Chamunda, Kali and Sitala and Khermata (a local deity).
Giving up allegiance to personal deities may be threatening. Pray for the Bedia people to be delivered from their fear of "Christendom" and to embrace God's blessing through his Word for their families and clans.
Pray the few followers of Jesus among the Bedia will have pastors and teachers to help them grow to become faithful disciples. Pray that new Bedia disciples will be taught accurately, and that they will make more disciples. Pray the Bedia will make schooling a priority for their children and will be able to improve their standard of living.
Scripture Prayers for the Bedia (Hindu traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-05-15 |
People Name General | Bedia (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Bedia (Hindu traditions) |
Pronunciation |
BAY-dee-uh
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Alternate Names | Abdal; Abdul; Baddi; Badia; Beda; Bedda; Bedia Kudmi; Bediya; Benia; Berai; Berani; Beria; Beriya; Bhantu; Bhedyargaderi; Chhoto Bedia; Choto Kudmi; Dafali; Hashmi Saudagar; Mangal; Osthan; Paturia; San Bedia; San Kudmi; Shilpakar; Shilpkar; बेड़िया (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 663,000 |
Population all Countries | 697,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 13 |
People ID | 16367 |
ROP3 Code | 111509 |
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 | 18 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States (only 15 largest shown) |
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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 | 18 |
Uttar Pradesh 270,000 | |
Jharkhand 118,000 | |
West Bengal 100,000 | |
Delhi 74,000 | |
Madhya Pradesh 32,000 | |
Uttarakhand 26,000 | |
Maharashtra 11,000 | |
Rajasthan 11,000 | |
Haryana 5,900 | |
Bihar 2,100 | |
Assam 1,800 | |
Odisha 700 | |
Karnataka 300 | |
Andaman and Nicobar 200 | |
Chhattisgarh 200 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.05 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
94.01 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.01 %
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Unknown |
5.93 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Hindi (386,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 34 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Hindi (386,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 34 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Bengali 75,000 | |
Bhojpuri 21,000 | |
Awadhi 20,000 | |
Santhali 16,000 | |
Kumaoni 9,300 | |
Kanauji 6,200 | |
Marathi 3,400 | |
Garhwali 2,500 | |
Bagheli 1,900 | |
Panchpargania 1,800 | |
Bundeli 1,700 | |
Marwari 1,300 | |
Mewari 1,000 | |
Assamese 800 | |
Dhundari 800 | |
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) |
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 |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |