Kharot in India

The Kharot have only been reported in India
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

Kharot comes from the word Khata which means grass and Kharot means a manufacturer of grass mats which was their occupation. They are an offshoot of the traditionally nomadic Beldar caste. The Kharots are a scheduled caste which gives them low to middle status. They are found mainly in Uttar Pradesh especially the Basti district.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Most are landless and work as day laborers in agriculture.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Kharot 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. Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday.


What Are Their Needs?

The Kharot people need to experience the life-giving Bread of Life, Jesus Christ.


Prayer Points

Pray that Indian believers will help them begin their own disciple making movement. Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead them to Jesus Christ. Pray for intercessors and workers.


Scripture Prayers for the Kharot in India.


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Kharot
People Name in Country Kharot
Alternate Names Lad; खरोट
Population this Country 1,900
Population all Countries 1,900
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17182
ROP3 Code 112538
ROP25 Code 303946
ROP25 Name Kharot
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 3
Largest States
Uttar Pradesh
1,400
Uttarakhand
400
Maharashtra
20
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 3
  Uttar Pradesh 1,400
  Uttarakhand 400
  Maharashtra 20
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (1,200 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
Garhwali
300
Awadhi
200
Marathi
20
Kumaoni
Primary Language Hindi (1,200 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
  Garhwali 300
  Awadhi 200
  Marathi 20
  Kumaoni 10
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1806-1962)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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