The Panchpargania language is spoken by several communities around Ranchi in the state of Jharkhand, almost as a regional language. The people are called Puran. Their area is known for militant communists, commonly referred to as Naxalites.
Since this region consists largely of plains, the land is easy to cultivate. Most people have their own land on which they grow rice, vegetables, sugar cane, millet, etc. A few of them work for others as laborers. They also make different types of baskets, trays, rope, carpets made of ropes, mats, brooms, etc.
Most Puran live in villages away from towns, where little development of the infrastructure has taken place. Villagers distrust anyone from outside their area.
Puran are mainly Hindus by faith. There are several Catholic and Protestant churches in the region. However, the ministries of these churches are not specifically focused on the Puran community. Those who have responded to the gospel from the region originally belonged to lower castes such as scheduled castes and tribes. Though Christians, they still carry the stigma of being low caste and other communities look down on them, with the Christian faith considered to be the religion of outcastes.
Several Christian messages are available in Panchpargania in audio format. However, a complete Bible in Panchpargania is essential for the Christian believers to understand and practice their faith properly. It will also be a great tool to communicate the gospel message to others.
Pray for the Puran culture to be renewed and enhanced by a work of the Holy Spirit and shaped into a God-centered and God-honoring mold.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among their family and community leaders to seek his face and enjoy his blessings.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers who will be compelled to nurture a disciple making movement among the Puran people.
Pray that soon the Puran people will have faith that will lead them to live honorable lives that will draw others to the savior.
Scripture Prayers for the Puran unspecified in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Puran |
People Name in Country | Puran unspecified |
Alternate Names | Bhanja Puran; Pura; पूरण |
Population this Country | 1,300 |
Population all Countries | 1,300 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 17913 |
ROP3 Code | 113395 |
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 |
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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 | 3 |
Jharkhand 2,000 | |
West Bengal 200 | |
Odisha 90 | |
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 | Panchpargania (1,300 speakers) | |||
Language Code | tdb Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 4 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Panchpargania (1,300 speakers) |
Language Code | tdb Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 4 |
Secondary Languages | |
Odia 500 | |
Hindi 200 | |
Bengali 100 | |
People Groups | Speaking Panchpargania |
Primary Language: Panchpargania
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (2010-2011) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2019) |
Bible-Complete | No |
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 |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories | One Story |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Panchpargania | Jesus Film Project |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | Gospel website in this language | General / Other |
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. |