Subgroups: 8
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Son Kathodi | 23,000 | |
Dhor Kathodi | 11,000 | |
Dhor Katkari | 200 | |
Katkari | -1 Unknown | |
Son Katkari | -1 Unknown | |
Athavar | -1 Unknown | |
Sidhi | -1 Unknown | |
Varap | -1 Unknown |
The Katkari are an indigenous people who live in west India, mostly the Indian state of Maharashtra. The name Katkari relates to the juice of the acacia catechu tree. During colonial days, the British rulers considered them to be an undesirable class of criminals. At that time the Katkari lived in the forests and moved about in the pattern of nomads, fishing and hunting for their food. Today most Katkari reside on in rural villages and work in agriculture. The Katkari are a Scheduled Tribe which means they are eligible for public jobs and spots in Indian universities. Their primary language is Marathi. Illiteracy is a major issue for the Katkari. The gospel will need to be given to them in oral and visual forms. A small fraction of the Katkari claim to be believers in Jesus Christ.
Some Katkari live near the forests and hills where they hunt wildlife and gather products of the that they can sell such as honey, firewood and charcoal. Others work are farm laborers on land owned by others. They are often poor, bonded laborers in Greater Mumbai area on tea, coffee, palm, banana and coconut plantations. Some Katkari have moved to cities hoping for a better life. With few resources and job skills, they live in urban slums. The Katkari are not vegetarians, but eat mostly plants due to the cost of meat. As Hindus they will not eat beef. They are noted for eating rodents which almost all Indians find abhorrent. They have monogamous marriages, meaning marriage is between one man and one woman. They have community councils to settle disputes and promote their interests.
The Katkari practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. They worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Their brand of Hinduism is strongly influenced by folk religion. Hindus believe that by performing rituals and good works that they will attain moksha or freedom from the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The Katkari visit Hindu shrines 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 as Christians do. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs. The main yearly holidays of the Katkari people are 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. The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. Dalits and tribal peoples are outside of the caste system. The Dalit Katkari face discrimination in many forms. Some believe that the Katkari people are involved with sorcery and black magic.
The Katkari people need to find ways to earn a decent living. They need political power to protect themselves. They need to learn new job skills and a basic level of literacy. Most of all the Katkari must hear and understand the good news about Jesus Christ. He alone can forgive their sins and give them a sure hope for the future.
* Scripture Prayers for the Kathodi in India.
* Pray that the community council and village leaders will come to Jesus Christ and lead others into a disciple making movement. * Pray that gospel recordings will bring them to salvation. * Pray for spiritual openness to the things of Christ and a hunger for the truth of the Word of God* Pray the Lord sends Indian workers to help meet the spiritual and physical needs of the Katkari.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Kathodi |
People Name in Country | Kathodi |
Population this Country | 312,000 |
Population all Countries | 312,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 2 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 6 |
Alternate Names | Kaikari; Kalhodia; Katakari; Kathkori; Kathodia; Kathor; Katkari; Katvadi; कत्ड़ी |
People ID | 17300 |
ROP3 Code | 112678 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Tribal - other |
People Group | Kathodi |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Tribal - other |
People Group | Kathodi |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 8 |
Son Kathodi 23,000 | |
Dhor Kathodi 11,000 | |
Dhor Katkari 200 | |
Katkari 100 | |
Son Katkari 100 | |
Athavar 80 | |
Sidhi 70 | |
Varap 60 |
Country | India | ||||||||||||
Region | Asia, South | ||||||||||||
Continent | Asia | ||||||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | ||||||||||||
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||||||||||||
Total States on file | 10 | ||||||||||||
Largest States |
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Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | India |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 10 |
Maharashtra 284,000 | |
Gujarat 14,000 | |
Goa 6,700 | |
Rajasthan 4,900 | |
Madhya Pradesh 1,400 | |
Karnataka 400 | |
Chhattisgarh 200 | |
Dadra and Nagar Have 100 | |
Daman and Diu 100 | |
Delhi 50 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Marathi (222,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 29 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Marathi (222,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 29 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Konkani 50,000 | |
Katkari 13,000 | |
Gujarati 11,000 | |
Konkani, Goan 6,200 | |
Hindi 2,700 | |
Kannada 1,800 | |
Bhili 1,800 | |
Mewari 1,200 | |
Dangi 1,000 | |
Telugu 700 | |
Marwari 200 | |
Tamil 100 | |
Urdu 70 | |
Haroti: Harauti 50 | |
Odia 50 | |
People Groups | Speaking Marathi |
Primary Language: Marathi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1807-1957) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1982) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1821-2015) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | 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 |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
Audio Recordings | Online Scripture (Talking Bibles) |
Audio Recordings | Online Scripture / Bible |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories in Marathi |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | Following Jesus (India, JF Project) |
Film / Video | God's Story Video |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Marathi |
Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | My Last Day (Jesus Film Project Anime) |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
General | Four Spiritual Laws |
General | Gospel website in this language |
General | Got Questions Ministry |
Mobile App | Download Audio Bible app as APK File from FCBH |
Mobile App | Download Audio Bible app from Google Play Store |
Mobile App | Download Bible from Google Play Store |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: मराठी - Marathi |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.09 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.31 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.04 %
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Islam |
0.21 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.02 %
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Unknown |
0.33 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Photo Source | Bethany World Prayer Center |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |