The name Gawal (an alternate name for the Gual) is derived from the word gopala, meaning protector of cows. Alhough traditionally the Gual were involved in dairy-farming and cattle-raising, now many have diversified into other occupations. They have their own community councils at the village level. Social boycotts, excommunication, cash fines, etc., are imposed on offenders as punishment for wrongdoing. Folk-songs are sung on ceremonial occasions. The dead are cremated and the ashes immersed in the Ganga River.
Spiritual darkness is deep in Uttar Pradesh, the main home of the Gual people.
Perhaps the youth of this community will discover the availability of Gospel recordings and Christian videos in the Hindi language on the internet. Pray they will be prompted to listen and view, and be given understanding.
Please pray for those in this people group who will one day come to be disciples of Jesus Christ. They will need to be fed, spiritually.
Please pray for employment opportunities for the Gual people, and for clean water and adequate medical care.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Gual |
People Name in Country | Gual |
Population in India | 18,000 |
World Population | 18,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Unreached | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Alternate Names | Gawal, गुअल |
People ID | 16873 |
ROP3 Code | 112155 |
Country | India | |||
Region | South Asia | |||
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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Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | India |
Region | South Asia |
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 |
Uttar Pradesh 17,000 | |
Uttarakhand 1,200 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
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Primary Language | Hindi (14,000 speakers) | ||||||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | ||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||
Total Languages | 6 | ||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Other People Groups | Speaking Hindi |
Primary Language | Hindi (14,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 6 |
Secondary Languages | |
Bhojpuri 2,500 | |
Kanauji 800 | |
Garhwali 700 | |
Kumaoni 300 | |
Awadhi 300 | |
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 (1818-2000) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | National Bible Societies |
Forum of Bible Agencies | World Bible Finder |
Gospel Go | World Bibles |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
Audio Recordings | Online Scripture (Talking Bibles) |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | A Beautiful Hope (Indigitube.tv) |
Film / Video | A Pilgrimage (Indigitube.tv) |
Film / Video | Aasha - Hope (Indigitube.tv) |
Film / Video | Coconuts (Indigitube.tv) |
Film / Video | Creation to Christ (Indigitube.tv) |
Film / Video | Fathers Love Letter |
Film / Video | Following Jesus (India, JF Project) |
Film / Video | God's Story Video |
Film / Video | Haqeeqat Episode 6 (Indigitube.tv) |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Hindi |
Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | My Last Day (Jesus Film Project Anime) |
Film / Video | Rivka (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
Film / Video | Ten Virgins (Indigitube.tv) |
Film / Video | The Final Prodigal (Indigitube.tv) |
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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