Traditionally the Bharbhunja people were grain parchers who lived through India and Nepal. Their name comes from the traditional Sanskrit word, bhrastra, meaning "frying pan," and bharyaka, meaning, "one who fries. "
Most live in India's Uttar Pradesh state and Pakistan's Baloch Province, but a small number live in Nepal.
The Bharbhunja people of India, Pakistan and Nepal parch and sell grain. Some have businesses while others work for the government. The fortunate few who obtain a good education are bankers or military officers. Property is inherited by the sons and the oldest takes charge of the home when the father dies. Councils look after community matters.
The Bharbhunja people are common Hindus who worship all major Hindu gods as well as some minor ones. They worship clan, family and village deities for protection from local spirits.
Parching grain may not be a viable job in a couple of generations. Bharbhunja people in Nepal need the opportunity to send their children to good schools so they can be prepared for today's modern economy. This is especially true for those who live in India, which is much more modern than Nepal.
* Scripture Prayers for the Bharbhunja (Hindu traditions) in Nepal.
* Pray that leaders of Bharbhunja village councils will come to Jesus Christ and lead others to Him.
* Pray that God will give them dreams and visions leading them to salvation.
* Pray for the Holy Spirit to move many of these Hindus to embrace the Lord and spread His fame to all their communities, both in India and in Nepal.
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16413/IN
http://www.peoplegroupsindia.com/profiles/bharbhunja/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharbhunja_(Hindu)
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Bharbhunja (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Bharbhunja (Hindu traditions) |
Population this Country | 700 |
Population all Countries | 1,206,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | Barjuba; Bhad Bhunjari; Bhadbhuja; Bhadbhunja; Bhade; Bhaduja; Bharbhuja; Bharbhunja; Bharbuja; Bhere; Bhooj; Bhuj; Bhuj Bhujar; Bhuja; Bhujari; Bhujawala; Bhuji; Bhujua; Bhunj; Bhunja; Bhunjia; Bhurji; Gour; Kalenera; Kandu; Kashodhay; Mehre; Mere; भरभूंजा (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
People ID | 16412 |
ROP3 Code | 111563 |
Country | Nepal | ||||||
Region | Asia, South | ||||||
Continent | Asia | ||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||
National Bible Society | Website | ||||||
Persecution Rank | 32 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||||||
Total States on file | 4 | ||||||
Largest States |
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Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | Nepal |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 32 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 4 |
Bheri 400 | |
Lumbini 200 | |
Bagmati 80 | |
Seti 80 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Awadhi (600 speakers) | |||
Language Code | awa Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Awadhi (600 speakers) |
Language Code | awa Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Bhojpuri 200 | |
Hindi 50 | |
People Groups | Speaking Awadhi |
Primary Language: Awadhi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1820-1911) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1996) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2000-2005) |
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 |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
Audio Recordings | StoryRunners Oral Bible Stories |
Film / Video | Following Jesus (India, JF Project) |
Film / Video | God's Story Video |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Awadhi |
Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | New Life |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
Text / Printed Matter | Bibles, Bible League |
Text / Printed Matter | Online Bible text (Scripture Earth) |
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 Nepal census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2021 India Missions Association All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |