Subgroups: 6
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Kalu কালু | 4,600 | |
Kanaujia | 4,500 | |
Jaunpuria | 3,700 | |
Rathor | 3,200 | |
Byahut | 3,000 | |
Jaiswal | 400 |
"A community which derives its name from the Sanskrit word talika or taila, used for the oil extracted from sesame and mustard, thus alluding to their traditional occupation... Mythological origin of the Teli is traced to Lord Shiva who created them to destroy five demons. However, their legend also says that the first Teli was created by Shiva to rub him with oil." (Singh, K. S., India's Communities, p. 3462) Much of this oil-pressing caste has developed into small village grocers and merchants, demonstrating upward socio-economic mobility.
The perception of Christiandom as an invading influence that breaks up families and promotes many social problems is a serious obstacle to Teli families and communities humbly accepting God's blessing for families through Jesus.
Pray for discovery Bible studies to spread rapidly in blessing whole Teli families and communities.
There are a few followers of Christ among the Teli. Pray that these will be fruitful and effective in sharing God's Word and blessing to strengthen their own families and spread God's blessing to other Teli households. Pray that a strong movement to Jesus will bring whole Teli families and communities into a rich experience of God's blessing.
Scripture Prayers for the Teli (Hindu traditions) in Nepal.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Teli (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Teli (Hindu traditions) |
Pronunciation | TEL-ee |
Population this Country | 352,000 |
Population all Countries | 19,188,000 |
Total Countries | 5 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 7 |
Alternate Names | Badbaik; Balu; Devi-Telikula; Gachhi; Gandla; Ganiga; Ganigaru; Ganita; Goundla; Gunigan; Gunija; Hansari; Harsolia; Kalu; Kanala; Malik; Maliks; Modh Ganchi; Murmi; Rathor; Sahu; Sahu Samaj; Somakshatriya; Taili; Tailik; Teli Telukula; Telikula; Telipal; Telwain; Tili; Tilwan; Vaniyan; टेली (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
People ID | 18229 |
ROP3 Code | 113757 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Hindu - Teli |
People Group | Teli (Hindu traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Hindu - Teli |
People Group | Teli (Hindu traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 6 |
Kalu কালু 4,600 | |
Kanaujia 4,500 | |
Jaunpuria 3,700 | |
Rathor 3,200 | |
Byahut 3,000 | |
Jaiswal 400 |
Country | Nepal | |||||||||||||||
Region | Asia, South | |||||||||||||||
Continent | Asia | |||||||||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | |||||||||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | |||||||||||||||
Persecution Rank | 34 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||||||||||||||
Total States on file | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Largest States |
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Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples |
Country | Nepal |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 34 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 14 |
Janakpur 102,000 | |
Narayani 89,000 | |
Sagarmatha 75,000 | |
Lumbini 33,000 | |
Kosi 32,000 | |
Bagmati 8,600 | |
Mechi 5,700 | |
Bheri 4,300 | |
Gandaki 1,000 | |
Seti 800 | |
Rapti 300 | |
Mahakali 200 | |
Karnali 200 | |
Dhaulagiri 200 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Maithili (262,000 speakers) | ||||||||||||
Language Code | mai Ethnologue Listing | ||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||||||||
Total Languages | 11 | ||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Maithili (262,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mai Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 11 |
Secondary Languages | |
Bhojpuri 77,000 | |
Awadhi 16,000 | |
Nepali 5,000 | |
Magahi 2,900 | |
Hindi 2,400 | |
Angika 2,100 | |
Rangpuri 600 | |
Kumaoni 100 | |
Bengali 100 | |
Dotyali 40 | |
People Groups | Speaking Maithili |
Primary Language: Maithili
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1986-2010) |
Bible-Complete | No |
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 | Oral Bible stories in Maithili |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
Film / Video | God's Story Video |
Film / Video | Good News |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Maithili |
Film / Video | My Last Day (Jesus Film Project Anime) |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
General | Gospel website in this language |
General | Got Questions Ministry |
Mobile App | Download Audio Bible app as APK File from FCBH |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: jivən səndesh |
Text / Printed Matter | Jesus Messiah comic book |
Text / Printed Matter | OneHope resources for children and youth |
Text / Printed Matter | Online Bible text (Scripture Earth) |
Text / Printed Matter | The Ancient Path (Maithili) |
Text / Printed Matter | World Missionary Press Booklets |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.02 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.14 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.83 %
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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 |
0.01 %
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* From latest Nepal census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |