The Ghanchi name has to do with oil pressing, which is their traditional work. They belong to the Kshatriya caste which gives them good status in Hindu society. Others say they are part of the other backward caste category which is much lower. Most live in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, though they also live in other parts of India. A smaller number are further west in Pakistan.
Many work as day laborers or in small businesses. Some still work as oil pressers.
They allow for divorce and remarriage. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property with the oldest son taking charge of the home. A community council settles their disagreements. Unlike most Hindu communities, the Ghanchi people bury their dead.
These people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.
The Ghanchi people need to allow Jesus Christ to guide them in their various trials.
Pray that the Ghanchi will be attracted to Jesus, read the Bible and give their lives to Jesus Christ. Pray that gospel recordings and the JESUS Film will help them to begin their own church planting movement.
Pray for faithful workers to go to them with the heart-transforming gospel.
Scripture Prayers for the Ghanchi (Hindu traditions) in Pakistan.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Ghanchi (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Ghanchi (Hindu traditions) |
Alternate Names | Gancha; Ganchi; Garancha; Ghainshi; Ghanci; Ghansi; Wansfoda; घनची (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 2,900 |
Population all Countries | 139,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 16821 |
ROP3 Code | 112090 |
Country | Pakistan | |||
Region | Asia, South | |||
Continent | Asia | |||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||
National Bible Society | Website | |||
Persecution Rank | 7 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||
Total States on file | 2 | |||
Largest States |
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Country | Pakistan |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 7 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 2 |
Sindh 2,700 | |
Balochistan 100 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
100.00 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
* From latest Pakistan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Sindhi (2,900 speakers) |
Language Code | snd Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Sindhi (2,900 speakers) |
Language Code | snd Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Sindhi |
Primary Language: Sindhi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1825-1981) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1890-1992) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1954) |
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 |
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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. |