The Khangar community is a clan of Indian origin. They are an ancient Kshtriya clan. The word "Khangar" means" sword bearer." They are classed as a scheduled caste in some states of India and OBC in others.
Khangar people are located in 10 states of India, with Madya Pradesh containing the highest concentration.
Khangar speak local dialects, Hindi, and write in Devangari.
The main work of the Khangar is agriculture. In Madya Pradesh, weaving has been the primary work though many have turned to other things, as cloth and cosmetic selling, manufacturing and tailor work, yielding higher profits. Most Khangar own some land, but in Bihar they usually have no land, and work as farm laborers, government workers, and construction laborers.
They have political leaders at village level. Khangar people have traditional caste councils. They deal with lesser civil and criminal matters.
Literacy is lower than the national average, particularly in Bihar where girls are not sent to school. They plan their families, use modern medicines, and development programs, except in Bihar.
They non-vegetarian but do not eat beef because of their Hindu religion. They also eat wheat, rice, seasonal vegetables, milk products, and fruit.
They marry partners from their own groups. Marriages are arranged by relatives. Adult marriages are more common, but child marriages are common in Rajasthan.
Khangar people are mostly Hindu. They worship family, clan and regional gods and goddesses, and their ancestors. They bring in sorcerers and witchdoctors, whom they believe will expel evil spirits. Brahmin priests cremate the dead, and they have birth and death pollution periods. They celebrate Hindu festivals.
Central India remains a pioneer mission field, but outreach, response, and persecution are increasing, reflecting persecution levels.
Khangar people are generally poor and have many physical and spiritual needs.
Their greatest need is for their Savior.
Although many visual and audio Bible resources are available in the Hindi language, fear blocks opportunities among these people.
Pray that Khangar people will be liberated by God's Holy Spirit from the many ties that bind them, and false deities that weigh them down, causing them to live in fear.
Pray that as they celebrate many Hindu festivals, the Holy Spirit of the one true God will enable them to celebrate His reconciliation – His full payment of the penalty for their sins.
Scripture Prayers for the Khangar (Hindu traditions) in India.
www.peoplegroupsindia.com/profiles/khangar
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/khangar_(community)
Profile Source: Karen Hightower |
People Name General | Khangar (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Khangar (Hindu traditions) |
Alternate Names | Batwalo; Kangar; Kangara; Kangera; Kangigar; Kangiwala; Kangra; Khamgara; Khanghera; Kshatriya Kangar; Kshatriya Khangar; Mandal; Mirdha; खांगर (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 410,000 |
Population all Countries | 410,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 2 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 8 |
People ID | 17151 |
ROP3 Code | 112501 |
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 | 10 | ||||||||||||
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 | 10 |
Madhya Pradesh 209,000 | |
Uttar Pradesh 167,000 | |
Rajasthan 12,000 | |
Odisha 9,200 | |
Chhattisgarh 2,400 | |
Maharashtra 2,300 | |
Jharkhand 800 | |
Bihar 800 | |
Delhi 100 | |
Chandigarh 70 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.03 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.95 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.02 %
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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 (297,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 19 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Hindi (297,000 speakers) |
Language Code | hin Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 19 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Bundeli 29,000 | |
Odia 7,700 | |
Dhundari 2,800 | |
Haroti: Harauti 1,800 | |
Marathi 1,600 | |
Chhattisgarhi 1,200 | |
Kanauji 1,200 | |
Malvi 600 | |
Awadhi 300 | |
Angika 300 | |
Bhojpuri 200 | |
Ahirani 100 | |
Marwari 90 | |
Nimadi 90 | |
Konkani 60 | |
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 | Karen Hightower |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |