Their name means, "bird catcher," because they are known for their ability to catch birds. The Hakki Pikki believe their original ancestor was the legendary Ranapratap Singh and that they are from a Kshatriya or warrior background. They believe their ancestors migrated to southern India after being defeated by the Moghuls. They are a scheduled tribe which means they have low status. They have four clans.
The Hakki Pikki are semi nomadic. These hunters make these slings, as they are also expert to catch birds and animals. They are non-vegetarians and they mostly catch their prey themselves. Their children do not get enough education to compete in India's modernizing economy. However, the Hakki Pikki are known to learn a number of languages which helps them barter at a local level.
The Hakki Pikki depend on selling their crafts and low-cost wares. During the Covid 19 crisis, they faced major difficulties because of the lockdown.
Though they are official Hindu, that label is a catch all for the various indigenous religions of South Asia. The Hakki Pikki have their own deities.
The Hakki Pikki need the Holy Spirit to empower them to open their eyes and see Jesus.
Pray for loving workers to go to the Hakki Pikki people, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their savior.
Pray for families of believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches.
Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that result in thousands of new disciples who share their faith with others.
Pray for grace and truth expanding into their entire society as all believers learn to love others.
Scripture Prayers for the Hakki Pikki in India.
https://www.drishtiias.com/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/hakkioikki-tribe-of-karnataka
https://starofmysore.com/hunsurs-hakki-pikki-tribes-lose-incomes-stare-at-hunger/
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Hakki Pikki |
People Name in Country | Hakki Pikki |
Alternate Names | Bagri; Chigaribetegar; Gaypardhi; Guvvalollu; Guvvalulu; Haranshikari; Kurivikkaran; Kuruvikaran; Longoti Pardhi; Melshikari; Nakkala; Narikorava; Narikoravar; Narikurava; Oachikorava; Osi Korava; Phase Pardhi; Pittalollu; Pittalulu; Pusalollu; Vaghri; Waggai; हक्की पिक्की |
Population this Country | 30,000 |
Population all Countries | 31,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 0 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 16932 |
ROP3 Code | 112234 |
ROP25 Code | 302937 |
ROP25 Name | Hakki Pikki |
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 | 5 | ||||||
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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 | 5 |
Karnataka 14,000 | |
Tamil Nadu 8,400 | |
Andhra Pradesh 5,600 | |
Telangana 1,600 | |
Puducherry 200 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.81 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
98.88 %
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Islam |
0.12 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.01 %
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Unknown |
0.17 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Vaagri Booli (11,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | vaa Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 15 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Vaagri Booli (11,000 speakers) |
Language Code | vaa Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 15 |
Secondary Languages | |
Telugu 6,100 | |
Kannada 4,800 | |
Marathi 2,100 | |
Hindi 600 | |
Tamil 200 | |
Gondi, Adilabad 90 | |
Konkani 70 | |
Odia 50 | |
Bhili 20 | |
Tulu 20 | |
Punjabi, Eastern 10 | |
Bengali 10 | |
Malayalam 0 | |
Halbi 0 | |
People Groups | Speaking Vaagri Booli |
Primary Language: Vaagri Booli
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1975-1979) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2022) |
Bible-Complete | No |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | 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 |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Vaagri Booli | Jesus Film Project |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Miniafia Oyan: Vaagri Booli | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Vaagri Booli | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Philipose Vaidyar 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. |