Subgroups: 2
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Kapali | 14,000 | |
Amma | 2,000 |
In times past, every Kodaga village was self-sufficient. They had workers in many occupations, such as potters, blacksmiths, carpenters, goldsmiths and barbers. Their prosperity waned, however, and they have since sought other jobs, such as working on coffee plantations or doing other types of agricultural labor. Both men and women are industrious and disciplined. In addition to their work in the home, the ladies also bear the brunt of the labor on the farms. Modern individualism is adversely affecting the unity that was once found in Kodaga families. Traditionally, families were led by the fathers. However, today the discontented younger generation is continuing to breakdown this system by becoming more individualistic. The Kodaga people live near many Christians and churches. The church can reach them for Christ.
When there are no Christians in a particular people group, few if any, will consider the claims of Christ even if they hear them. It will take a miracle of God to bring the Kodaga people to Christ.
Pray that God would raise up prayer teams who will begin breaking up the soil through worship and intercession. Ask God to encourage and protect the few known Kodaga Christians. Ask the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of the Kodaga towards the gospel. Pray that the Lord would raise up long term workers to join the few who have already responded.
Scripture Prayers for the Kodaga in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Kodaga |
People Name in Country | Kodaga |
Alternate Names | Coorg; Coorgi; Kodalagiri; Korava; कोडावा |
Population this Country | 136,000 |
Population all Countries | 136,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 3 |
People ID | 17228 |
ROP3 Code | 112594 |
ROP25 Code | 304092 |
ROP25 Name | Kodava / Kodaga |
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) | |||
Location in Country | Karnataka, Coorg (Kodagu) District, around Mercara, bordering on Malayalam to the south Source: Joshua Project | |||
Total States on file | 3 | |||
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) |
Location in Country | Karnataka, Coorg (Kodagu) District, around Mercara, bordering on Malayalam to the south. Source: Joshua Project |
Total States | 3 |
Karnataka 134,000 | |
Maharashtra 200 | |
Andaman and Nicobar 70 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
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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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Kodava (102,000 speakers) | |||
Language Code | kfa Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Kodava (102,000 speakers) |
Language Code | kfa Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Kannada 8,900 | |
Malayalam 2,500 | |
People Groups | Speaking Kodava |
Primary Language: Kodava
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1873) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2017) |
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 |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Kodava | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Kodava | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Pavan Muthappa |
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. |