Dharua is an ethnic group that primarily resides in the state of Odisha, especially the Koraput, Rayagada, and Malkangiri districts. Their language is also called Dharua. Their status is that of a Scheduled Tribe, which gives them somewhat low status in Hindu society.
They are farmers who practice slash and burn cultivation. To have enough food they supplement their diet by hunting and foraging for edible plants. They face many difficulties, both economically and in terms of their social standings. For this reason, the state government of Odisha has put into place programs to help the Dharua people gain power and have greater economic development.
The Dharua worship nature spirits, though they are known as Hindus. Hinduism is a flexible religion which allows for all kinds of traditional religious practices under the Hindu banner.
Like people everywhere, the Dharua people need to allow the loving savior to direct their lives. They need his forgiveness for sin.
Pray the Dharua would see they can enjoy abundant life if they put their trust in Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Lord to intervene in their families, calling people to his side and blessing them in every way.
Pray for Holy Spirit sent workers.
Pray for their hearts to be drawn to the Lord of lords.
Pray for the birth of an unstoppable church planting movement.
Scripture Prayers for the Dharua in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2009-09-24 |
People Name General | Dharua |
People Name in Country | Dharua |
Alternate Names | Dhorya; Dhuriya; Dhurua; Dhurwa; Gond; धरूआ |
Population this Country | 22,000 |
Population all Countries | 22,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 16714 |
ROP3 Code | 111951 |
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 | 2 | |||
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 | 2 |
Odisha 22,000 | |
Jharkhand 300 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.01 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.16 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.58 %
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Islam |
0.11 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.03 %
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Unknown |
0.12 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Duruwa (5,900 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | pci Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Duruwa (5,900 speakers) |
Language Code | pci Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 14 |
Secondary Languages | |
Kudmali 4,100 | |
Odia 3,700 | |
Hindi 1,500 | |
Bhatri 1,400 | |
Oriya, Adivasi 600 | |
Rabha 600 | |
Pengo 300 | |
Bengali 100 | |
Koya 100 | |
Desiya 80 | |
Halbi 60 | |
Gondi, Northern 50 | |
Telugu 30 | |
People Groups | Speaking Duruwa |
Primary Language: Duruwa
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (2000-2003) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2019) |
Bible-Complete | No |
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 | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories | One Story |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Duruwa | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | Gospel website in this language | General / Other |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Henk Sebregts All rights reserved. Used with permission |
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. |