Saora unspecified in India


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Subgroups: 5

Subgroup Name Population
Kindal 37,000
Suddho 24,000
Kumbi 21,000
Luara 21,000
Nag 3,500

Introduction / History

The Saora of India are a Scheduled Tribe. They speak Saora and are mostly Hindus. They are mainly less than medium in height. Their literacy level tends to be low so the gospel message will need to be given in oral form and not just in written form.

The Saora are not vegetarians. Their food comes from rice, millet and ragi (a cereal grass). They are cultivators. Traditional village councils judge in matters such as financial and social ones. Herbal and modern medicines are used by them.

In Andhra Pradesh the Saora trace their lineage through males. In Madhya Pradesh they are wood cutters and laborers.

In West Bengal, some Saora are Muslims. As well as being cultivators they weave bags and mats.

The Saora also live in Bihar, Maharashtra and Orissa. In Orissa, there are some who have become Christians.


Prayer Points

Pray that leaders of the village councils will become Christians and lead others of the Saora to Jesus Christ.
Pray that gospel recordings will bring the Saora to salvation also.


Scripture Prayers for the Saora unspecified in India.


References

Singh, K. S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford University Press, USA 1999


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Saora
People Name in Country Saora unspecified
Alternate Names Dhokra; Dokra; Dravidian; Jora Malhar; Jora Savara; Kapusavara; Khokra; Khuttosavara; Madhuwala; Mahuwala; Malar; Malhar; Malhor; Maliya Savara; Mallay; Maral; Modhuwala; Savar; Savara; Savara Kapusavara; Savara Khotto; Savara Maliya; Savasanokoliva; Savasanoliva; Sawar; Sawara; Sawaria; Shabari; Soaramar; साओरा
Population this Country 951,000
Population all Countries 955,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 18023
ROP3 Code 113518
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 20
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Odisha
541,000
Andhra Pradesh
140,000
Chhattisgarh
131,000
Assam
119,000
West Bengal
41,000
Jharkhand
9,800
Arunachal Pradesh
2,200
Telangana
1,800
Tripura
1,600
Madhya Pradesh
1,200
Manipur
700
Meghalaya
600
Maharashtra
400
Delhi
300
Bihar
200
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 20
  Odisha 541,000
  Andhra Pradesh 140,000
  Chhattisgarh 131,000
  Assam 119,000
  West Bengal 41,000
  Jharkhand 9,800
  Arunachal Pradesh 2,200
  Telangana 1,800
  Tripura 1,600
  Madhya Pradesh 1,200
  Manipur 700
  Meghalaya 600
  Maharashtra 400
  Delhi 300
  Bihar 200
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.03 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
16.77 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
82.58 %
Islam
0.15 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.01 %
Unknown
0.45 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Odia (390,000 speakers)
Language Code ory   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 31
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Sora
151,000
Mal Paharia
102,000
Assamese
81,000
Telugu
74,000
Chhattisgarhi
71,000
Bengali
53,000
Hindi
34,000
Kuvi
4,400
Ho
4,300
Munda
3,900
Pengo
2,800
Santhali
2,300
Kurux
2,100
Mundari
1,100
Kharia
1,000
Primary Language Odia (390,000 speakers)
Language Code ory   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 31
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Sora 151,000
  Mal Paharia 102,000
  Assamese 81,000
  Telugu 74,000
  Chhattisgarhi 71,000
  Bengali 53,000
  Hindi 34,000
  Kuvi 4,400
  Ho 4,300
  Munda 3,900
  Pengo 2,800
  Santhali 2,300
  Kurux 2,100
  Mundari 1,100
  Kharia 1,000
People Groups Speaking Odia

Primary Language:  Odia

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1811-1956)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1809-2000)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1815-2021)
Bible-NT Audio Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Following Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Odia Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Four Spiritual Laws Campus Crusade for Christ
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Gospel website in this language General / Other
General Gospel website in this language General / Other
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app: Odia YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Anonymous 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.