Mallah Kewat (Hindu traditions) in India


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Largest Religion
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Evangelical
Progress
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Mallah of Uttar Pradesh usually go by the name of Nishad, which refers to a character from the Hindu myth the Ramayana. Nishad was a boatman in Prayag (Allahabad UP) who ferried Ram, Sita and Laskman across the river. From this tale, the Nishad take pride and consider their occupation as boatmen along the holy Ganges River carrying Hindu devotees as a high calling or holy occupation. They take pride in their heritage, even though they are considered a backward caste. They live along the major waterways of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They are poor and mostly illiterate. They are involved in boating and some fishing and sometimes in farming. They are strict about marrying within their own caste. The women are not often seen in public, although at times in Hindu pilgrimage areas such as Allahabad or Benares, you will see children and women of this caste selling flowers and incense for river worship purposes.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They are Hindus. As a general rule, Hindus worship the gods they believe are most likely to benefit them. For example, a boatman will worship the god whom he believes will provide safety.


What Are Their Needs?

They have needs for better education and medical care.


Prayer Points

Pray for a breakthrough of the gospel in their communities that will lead to spiritual and social blessings. Pray for new, inventive, powerful outreaches to these people. Pray for gospel presentations through song and drama. Pray for spiritual openness to the teachings of Jesus Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Mallah Kewat (Hindu traditions) in India.


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Mallah Kewat (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Mallah Kewat (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names मल्लाह केवट (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 354,000
Population all Countries 362,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 7
People ID 21346
ROP3 Code 118172
ROP25 Code 305056
ROP25 Name Mallah
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 9
Largest States
Uttar Pradesh
195,000
Bihar
128,000
Delhi
15,000
West Bengal
6,700
Jharkhand
6,400
Madhya Pradesh
1,600
Maharashtra
1,200
Tripura
100
Uttarakhand
100
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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 9
  Uttar Pradesh 195,000
  Bihar 128,000
  Delhi 15,000
  West Bengal 6,700
  Jharkhand 6,400
  Madhya Pradesh 1,600
  Maharashtra 1,200
  Tripura 100
  Uttarakhand 100
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 Hindi (188,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 13
Secondary Languages
Bhojpuri
89,000
Maithili
8,700
Bengali
5,500
Bundeli
4,200
Magahi
1,000
Awadhi
800
Angika
500
Kanauji
500
Chhattisgarhi
300
Marathi
100
Haryanvi
100
Sadri
20
Primary Language Hindi (188,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 13
Secondary Languages
  Bhojpuri 89,000
  Maithili 8,700
  Bengali 5,500
  Bundeli 4,200
  Magahi 1,000
  Awadhi 800
  Angika 500
  Kanauji 500
  Chhattisgarhi 300
  Marathi 100
  Haryanvi 100
  Sadri 20
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1806-1962)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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