The Ghadasi are a subgroup of the Koli tribe. Traditionally they were hunters and farmers who had frequent conflicts with the dominant Marathas.
They live in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka, all states in western India.
Like most tribal peoples, the Ghadasi are struggling to adapt to India's modern economy. They need better education so they can keep up.
They are Hindus, but their main tribal deity is Bapujiboa. Hinduism is a catch-all for the original religions of South Asia, so ethnic groups can easily have their own deities and still be Hindu.
The Ghadasi people need to put their hope and faith in Jesus Christ, the only one who can provide them with abundant blessings.
Pray for the Lord to bless the Ghadasi people so abundantly that they will see he is the only one worthy of praise and worship.
Pray for loving workers to take the gospel to the Ghadasi community.
Pray the Lord will prepare the hearts of the Ghadasi to understand and to believe the gospel.
Pray for the Lord to bless the Ghadasi people with adequate education and medical facilities.
Scripture Prayers for the Ghadasi in India.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Ghadasi |
People Name in Country | Ghadasi |
Alternate Names | Gadashi; Ghadashi; Ghadshi; Ghadsi; घड़सी |
Population this Country | 10,000 |
Population all Countries | 10,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 16806 |
ROP3 Code | 112070 |
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 | 3 | |||
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 | 3 |
Maharashtra 9,600 | |
Karnataka 400 | |
Gujarat 200 | |
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 | Marathi (7,500 speakers) | |||
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 4 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Marathi (7,500 speakers) |
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 4 |
Secondary Languages | |
Hindi 400 | |
Konkani, Goan 300 | |
Kannada 300 | |
People Groups | Speaking Marathi |
Primary Language: Marathi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1807-1957) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1982) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1821-2022) |
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 |
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. |