Madiga people are a scheduled caste, which means they have very little status in India.
They are found mainly in the southern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and also Maharashtra. In Andhra Pradesh, they are also called Adi Andhra, and Jambvalu. They live mainly in the rural regions.
Traditional work of Madiga people is making footwear, leather work and tanning. The women help in hide tanning, and act as midwives. They work in agriculture, though not many own their own land. In urban regions, many work in industry. They are not vegetarians, and they eat beef, and rice cereal. They are usually less than average in height.
Madiga people speak, read, and write Telugu, and also Tamil. This is important, because audio and visual Bible resources are available both of these large languages. They are not all literate.
Marriage is permitted among cousins. Marriages are usually arranged by exchange or by discussion among family members. Divorce is not allowed, but the bereaved may remarry. Inheritance goes to the oldest son.
A traditional caste council judges in disputes among Madiga people.
Madiga people are mostly Hindus, though they are not vegetarian. Some are Buddhists, and it is reported that many have become Christians.
Though Madiga people speak many languages in their localities, Bible audio and written resources are not available in every language they speak. Since their literacy rate is low, there is a particular need for audio resources in a language that they are able to understand, if not their own heart language.
They need to understand that the gods they worship cannot give them eternal life, nor can they correct their sin issues.
Pray that those who are true believers will lead those who are not to an understanding of the true creator God who loves them and paid the penalty for their sins. Pray for new church planting activities among them.
Pray that Christ followers will have a major positive influence in every area of Madiga community life.
Pray that increased educational opportunities among Madiga people will improve their quality of life.
Pray that their need for literacy skills will be met by disciples who can help them with reading and basic skills.
Scripture Prayers for the Madiga (Hindu traditions) in India.
Singh, K.S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford university Press, USA 1999
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/index.php/issue/day/2016/10/17
Profile Source: Karen Hightower |
Global Prayer Digest: 2020-11-21 |
People Name General | Madiga (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Madiga (Hindu traditions) |
Pronunciation |
MAH-dee-gah
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Population this Country | 9,054,000 |
Population all Countries | 9,054,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 181 |
Alternate Names | Adi Andhra; Adi Jambava; Adi-Jambava Matanga; Arundhatiya; Arundhatiyan; Baineedu; Gosangi; Jambava; Jambavalu; Jambavu; Jamuni; Madari; Madgi; Madigollu; Mathanga; Mathanpa; Purunbhatta; Tambuva; माडीगा (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
People ID | 17397 |
ROP3 Code | 112795 |
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 | 30 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States (only 15 largest shown) |
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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 | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 30 (only 20 largest shown) |
Andhra Pradesh 4,083,000 | |
Telangana 3,835,000 | |
Karnataka 1,072,000 | |
Maharashtra 18,000 | |
West Bengal 9,400 | |
Chhattisgarh 6,900 | |
Tamil Nadu 6,900 | |
Kerala 3,100 | |
Jharkhand 3,100 | |
Odisha 3,000 | |
Delhi 2,800 | |
Gujarat 2,400 | |
Madhya Pradesh 2,400 | |
Assam 1,200 | |
Puducherry 900 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Telugu (7,764,000 speakers) | ||||||
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing | ||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||
Total Languages | 5 | ||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Telugu (7,764,000 speakers) |
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 5 |
Secondary Languages | |
Kannada 91,000 | |
Odia 300 | |
English 100 | |
Tulu 10 | |
People Groups | Speaking Telugu |
Primary Language: Telugu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1812-1966) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1818-1989) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1854-2019) |
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 |
Audio Recordings | Love letter to you from scripture |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio |
Film / Video | Following Jesus video |
Film / Video | God's Story video |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Telugu |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels |
Film / Video | Magdalena video |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children |
Film / Video | The Hope Video |
Film / Video | The Story |
General | Biblical answers to your questions |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.14 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.13 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.73 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.01 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Sabyasachi Dasgupta - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
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. Read more |