The Ghosi name comes from the Sanskrit word ghush, which means "to shout." The reason for this is that the Ghosi are herdsmen who are noted for shouting as they herd their cattle. The raising of cattle for their milk has been the traditional work of the Ghosi for centuries, and it continues still today. They can be found in several north Indian states, most notably Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and West Bengal. They speak Hindi and read and write in Devanagari.
They still work mainly in agriculture, especially in the area of animal husbandry. Upon the death of the father, property goes to the sons except that women can keep her ornaments. The Ghosi are endogamous, meaning they prefer marriage within their group. They allow for divorce and remarriage. They have a council to settle disputes called the Jati Biradari Sabha.
They are Hindus. Hindus tend to worship whatever god they believe will provide them with protection and aid.
Believers with skills in veterinarian medicine can meet an economic need for these herdsmen.
Pray that the council leaders will put their faith in Him and lead others into a movement to Christ. Pray that gospel materials will lead them to salvation. Pray for faithful intercessors and workers.
Scripture Prayers for the Ghosi (Hindu traditions) in India.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
Global Prayer Digest: 2017-10-28 |
People Name General | Ghosi (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Ghosi (Hindu traditions) |
Alternate Names | घोसी (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 345,000 |
Population all Countries | 345,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 2 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 7 |
People ID | 16828 |
ROP3 Code | 112098 |
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 | 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 15 |
Madhya Pradesh 167,000 | |
Odisha 152,000 | |
Haryana 7,300 | |
Jharkhand 4,200 | |
Chhattisgarh 3,400 | |
Assam 1,600 | |
Andhra Pradesh 1,300 | |
West Bengal 900 | |
Delhi 700 | |
Gujarat 600 | |
Punjab 400 | |
Rajasthan 200 | |
Maharashtra 200 | |
Chandigarh 100 | |
Tripura 70 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.10 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.06 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.85 %
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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 | Hindi (146,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 30 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Hindi (146,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 30 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Odia 119,000 | |
Bundeli 7,900 | |
Bengali 3,900 | |
Chhattisgarhi 3,500 | |
Kui 1,200 | |
Assamese 900 | |
Pengo 700 | |
Malvi 600 | |
Nimadi 500 | |
Haryanvi 500 | |
Kurux 400 | |
Santhali 400 | |
Desiya 400 | |
Mundari: Bhumij 400 | |
Bagheli 400 | |
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) |
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 | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |