Subgroups: 1
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Cunnambu | 11,000 |
The Velan (or Velar) are a Scheduled Caste who live mainly in Kerala though some are further east in Tamil Nadu. They speak, read and write in Malayalam.
They are traditionally washers of clothes and coconut harvesters. They also work in livestock production, in businesses, in industry, and in government work. Those that live in the north continue with their tradition of making pots. Some are landowners. The women help in agriculture, social and religious matters. Women also look after finances. Marriages include a dowry. The Velan have cross-cousin marriages. Sons inherit the property on the death of the father with the oldest son taking charge of the home. The Velans do not allow for divorce and remarriage. They have a group of elders to judge disagreements. They are generally well-educated and they educate both boys and girls. The Velans are not vegetarians who eat beef and pork, which is unusual for Hindus.
The Velan are Hindus by religion and have their own festivals.
The Velan people need the guidance of God the Father so they can experience life to the full.
Pray that Indian believers will help the Velan people to begin their own disciple making movement. Pray that gospel materials and the internet will provide them with excellent materials to understand the finished work of Christ. Pray for spiritual discernment and a hunger for the One who is the Truth.
Scripture Prayers for the Velan in India.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Velan |
People Name in Country | Velan |
Alternate Names | Anjuttan; Anthuran; Kuyavar; Veelar; Velar; वेलन |
Population this Country | 102,000 |
Population all Countries | 102,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
People ID | 18305 |
ROP3 Code | 113851 |
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 | 8 | |||||||||
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 | 8 |
Kerala 97,000 | |
Andhra Pradesh 1,700 | |
Karnataka 600 | |
Tamil Nadu 500 | |
Maharashtra 300 | |
Telangana 300 | |
Delhi 100 | |
Puducherry 90 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.07 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
99.93 %
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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 |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Malayalam (83,000 speakers) | |||
Language Code | mal Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Malayalam (83,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mal Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Konkani 1,600 | |
Tamil 900 | |
People Groups | Speaking Malayalam |
Primary Language: Malayalam
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1811-1968) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1829-1995) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1841-2022) |
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 |
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. |