Subgroups: 1
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Teizang | 3,800 |
The Thadou are an indigenous people who live in the hill country adjacent to the Imphal Valley in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur. The Thadou share many cultural affinities with the many other tribal groups who live near them. In 1983 there were 125,100 Thadou living in India and 26,200 living in Myanmar (Burma). The Thadou language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family of the Sino-Tibetan languages.
Thadou settlements are located in forests. Sites on the tops of ridges or just below ridges are preferred. Villages are not arranged according to an established urban plan and there is no marking of the perimeter of a village. The village chief's house is usually the largest dwelling within the village. Outside it (and outside the homes of wealthy villagers) there is a platform upon which men gather to discuss matters of importance and to mediate disputes. The typical Thadou dwelling is about 6 meters long and 5 meters wide. The rear of the house is elevated 1. 5 to 2 meters above the ground while the front of the house rests on the surface of the sloping ground. Wooden posts and rafters are used for the household frame. Thatching grass held in place by split bamboo is used for the roof and bamboo matting is used for the walls. The house contains one large roof and a front veranda. The interior room is used for cooking, storage, general living and sleeping. The veranda is used for the pounding of rice. An enclosure (of wood tied together by bamboo or cane) may surround the house to protect the household garden. Banana plants are usually found near Thadou villages.
Almost all Thadou claim to be followers of Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, many of them are Christians in name only. Most are still influenced by folk religion. The Madiga believer that spirit inhabit the objects of nature. These animistic beliefs are inconsistent with the teachings of the Bible.
The Thadou feel that they are destined to be rulers of the earth. This attitude led to the Anglo-Thadou War/Kuki rebellion of 1917-1919. In spite of their defeat then, the Thadou maintain the belief that a promising future awaits them. The Thadou need trained pastors and Bible teachers who can explain to them the Word of God and what God requires of them.
Pray that Thadou parents are able to provide adequately for their children. Pray for a spiritual hunger that will give the Thadou people a willingness to learn and obey the teachings of the Bible. Pray for a strong disciple making movement that will bless the Madiga people this decade.
Scripture Prayers for the Thadou in India.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Thadou |
People Name in Country | Thadou |
Alternate Names | Chillya; Kuki; Kukihin; Teizang; Theruvan; तादौ |
Population this Country | 259,000 |
Population all Countries | 259,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 18232 |
ROP3 Code | 113760 |
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 | 6 | ||||||
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 | 6 |
Manipur 254,000 | |
Mizoram 600 | |
Assam 500 | |
Tripura 200 | |
Delhi 200 | |
Meghalaya 100 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.18 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
97.89 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.50 %
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Islam |
0.39 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.04 %
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Unknown |
1.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Chin, Thado (185,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | tcz Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 23 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Chin, Thado (185,000 speakers) |
Language Code | tcz Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 23 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Hmar 1,400 | |
Vaiphei 900 | |
Chin, Paite 900 | |
Hindi 700 | |
Naga, Tangkhul 600 | |
Zo 600 | |
Chin, Senthang 400 | |
Mizo 300 | |
Gangte 200 | |
Kom 200 | |
English 200 | |
Meitei 100 | |
Anal 100 | |
Naga, Inpui: Naga, Kabui 100 | |
Urdu 80 | |
People Groups | Speaking Chin, Thado |
Primary Language: Chin, Thado
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1924-1978) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1942-1983) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1971-2015) |
Bible-NT Audio | 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 | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Chin, Thado | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | Gospel website in this language | General / Other |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Chin, Thado | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Chin, Thado | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Text / Printed Matter | Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies | World Missionary Press |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Copyrighted © 2023 Isudas All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |