Shabar in India
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People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Shabar |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 599,000 |
| World Population: | 599,000 |
| Primary Language: | Odia |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 9.13 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Tribal - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Shabar tribes are very less in population which are found in South Eastern Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. There is a severe lack of education in this tribe. There is a lot of intoxication in the society and their children do not go to school. They worship nature. They are completely dependent on the forest for livelihood even today. Being financially weak, they works as daily wages workers.
Where Are they Located?
South East Jharkhand (Patamda, Ghatsila), Odisha, Chhattisgarh state in India.
What Are Their Beliefs?
They are worshipers of nature.
Prayer Points
Pray that the gospel would reache them. Pray for the education of children. Pray for pastors with the burden of working among them.
Text Source:
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