Teressa in India
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People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
The Teressa tribe speaks Terasa or Tiwa, which is one of the Tibeto-Burman languages. They live in the Morigaon, Kamrup, and Nagaon districts in Assam, northeastern India.
The Teressa are known for their weaving and pottery. Their food supply comes from farming and fishing.
They hold cultural events and have their own language schools where they learn the Teresa language.
Though they are officially Hindu, the Teressa people practice animistic practices. They believe there are spirits with supernatural forces in their homeland.
They need the Holy Spirit to open their eyes so they can see Jesus as he is.
Pray for many from this unreached people group to understand both God’s judgment and his majestic glory.
Pray for loving workers to go to the Teressa people, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their savior.
Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that result in thousands of new disciples who share their faith with others.
Pray for grace and truth expanding into their entire society as all believers learn to love others.
Scripture Prayers for the Teressa in India.
| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Teressa |
| People Name in Country | Teressa |
| Alternate Names | Bompaka; Bompoka; टेरएससा |
| Population this Country | 3,800 |
| Population all Countries | 3,800 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| People ID | 18230 |
| ROP3 Code | 113758 |
| 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) | ||
| Location in Country | Nicobar Islands, Teressa and Bompoka islands. Source: www.ethnologue.com | ||
| 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) |
| Location in Country | Nicobar Islands, Teressa and Bompoka islands.. Source: www.ethnologue.com |
| Total States | 1 |
| Andaman and Nicobar 3,800 | |
| Website | South Asia Peoples |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
100.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
|
* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
|
| Primary Language | Teressa (3,800 speakers) |
| Language Code | tef Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Teressa (3,800 speakers) |
| Language Code | tef Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Teressa |
Primary Language: Teressa
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
| 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. |
