Bhil Barela in India

Bhil Barela
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Map Source:  People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
People Name: Bhil Barela
Country: India
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 1,247,000
World Population: 1,247,000
Primary Language: Hindi
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Christian Adherents: 1.02 %
Evangelicals: 0.00 %
Scripture: Complete Bible
Online Audio NT: Yes
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: South Asia Tribal - Bhil
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

The Barela are a part of the Bhil group. They have two subdivisions. The Barela Bhil are a scheduled tribe who live in the state of Madhya Pradesh in Khargone and other places of that state. They speak Rathi among themselves.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Barela work mainly in agriculture and laboring. Their children work.

The Barela are not vegetarians, but they do not eat beef or pork. They eat unleavened bread.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Hinduism is their religion. Ghinshri is their clan deity.

What Are Their Needs?

Like all other peoples of the world, this people group needs the blessings and guidance that only Jesus Christ can offer.

Prayer Points

Pray that Indian Christians will lead the Barela to Jesus Christ.

Pray that gospel materials will lead them to salvation.

Pray for open hearts to the ways of the only savior.

Text Source:   Joshua Project