The Hindu Dangi or Dangs Bhil live in the rocky, hilly forests of western central India. They are primarily located in the Dangs district of Gujarat State. Dangi, their native language, is the language of trade in this region. The people of Dangi community are hardworking and farming is their primary occupation. They have always lived close to nature, depending on it for survival. Animals are respected and treated as equals. For this reason, they are often called the "children of nature." The Dangi district contains many protected forests that the Dangi are allowed to use for cultivation and residence. They live in one-room bamboo huts made with thatched roofs. Women wear attractive ornaments, called kadad, made of silver and gold and weighing 1 or more kilograms.
The poverty of the Dangi may be an obstacle. If they are concerned only on how to survive, they may not be interested in learning about Jesus and what he offers them.
Workers can help the Dangi learn job skills. Teachers can their children learn to read and write. Christian NGOs can help bring electricity and clean water to Dangi villages.
Currently there may be no followers of Christ in the Dangi people. Pray that Hindu background believers will live with them and tell them about Jesus. Pray the Dangi will be lifted out of poverty by the strong hand of the Lord.
Pray that the Lord will send forth laborers to live among the Dangi tribes.
Ask God to grant wisdom and favor to mission agencies focusing on the Dangi.
Scripture Prayers for the Dangi in India.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Dangi |
People Name in Country | Dangi |
Pronunciation | DAHN-gee |
Alternate Names | Bagalu; Batalian; Bhut; Dangri; Dharne; Harbansia; Hir; Jalaria; Kaushal; Manadia; Manem; Marbansia; Masaun; Mehton; Mule; Mulepoto; Nagia; Parmar; Patel; Sangutva-Sial; Thunalia; डांगी |
Population this Country | 801,000 |
Population all Countries | 801,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 16 |
People ID | 16671 |
ROP3 Code | 111886 |
ROP25 Code | 301889 |
ROP25 Name | Dagi |
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 | 8 | |||||||||
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 | 8 |
Madhya Pradesh 448,000 | |
Rajasthan 303,000 | |
Jharkhand 33,000 | |
Uttar Pradesh 9,300 | |
West Bengal 3,100 | |
Maharashtra 2,300 | |
Odisha 2,000 | |
Chandigarh 50 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.06 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.91 %
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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 |
0.03 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Hindi (483,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 15 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Hindi (483,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 15 |
Secondary Languages | |
Mewari 86,000 | |
Wagdi 33,000 | |
Malvi 25,000 | |
Dhundari 19,000 | |
Marwari (India) 18,000 | |
Bundeli 5,600 | |
Odia 4,500 | |
Kudmali 3,100 | |
Bengali 2,800 | |
Haroti: Harauti 1,400 | |
Punjabi, Eastern 1,100 | |
Marathi 1,000 | |
Bagheli 200 | |
Nimadi 200 | |
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 | Akingdangi - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
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. Learn more. |