Caste Thoti in India

The Caste Thoti have only been reported in India
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Paky or Thoti are a scheduled caste who live in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Pondicherry. They speak Oriya and Telugu and read and write in Telugu.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Thoti work as scavengers, in rickshaw pulling and in agricultural labor. They are mostly landless. The women do domestic work. They have a low literacy level, so the gospel will need to be given in oral form. They are not vegetarians, do not eat buffalo meat and eat rice as a staple food.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Thoti people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.
Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday.


What Are Their Needs?

The Thoti people need a John 10:10 blessing: The abundant life Jesus offers those who are willing to submit to his lordship.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Thoti 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 Thoti people.
Pray that soon the Thoti people will have faith that will lead them to live honorable lives that will draw others to the savior.


Scripture Prayers for the Thoti, caste in India.


References

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


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People Name General Thoti, caste
People Name in Country Thoti, caste
Natural Name Caste Thoti
Alternate Names Arundathiyar; Burad; Madiga; Moti; Paki; Paky; Paky Thoti; Thoti; Vettian; तोती, कॅस्ट
Population this Country 14,000
Population all Countries 14,000
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 18248
ROP3 Code 113780
ROP25 Code 306443
ROP25 Name Paky, Thoti
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
Andhra Pradesh
5,300
Tamil Nadu
5,000
Karnataka
1,500
Telangana
1,100
Kerala
500
Puducherry
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 6
  Andhra Pradesh 5,300
  Tamil Nadu 5,000
  Karnataka 1,500
  Telangana 1,100
  Kerala 500
  Puducherry 200
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 Telugu (6,400 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
Tamil
3,900
Kannada
1,000
Malayalam
300
Primary Language Telugu (6,400 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 4
Secondary Languages
  Tamil 3,900
  Kannada 1,000
  Malayalam 300
People Groups Speaking Telugu

Primary Language:  Telugu

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