Subgroups: 2
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Kuduk | 3,900 | |
Nagbansi | 3,800 |
The Bastar district is sometimes described as the 'Kashmir of Chhatisgarh '. The area is rich in natural beauty, surrounded by dense forests, mountains, streams, waterfalls, natural caves, and natural parks. It is also home to some colorful tribes: the Halbas, the Bhatras and the Gonds. Among these, the Halba occupy a key position. This could be because the friendly Halba are one of the most progressive and affluent landowning tribal communities. Halba people maintain a good rapport with neighboring tribes and take pride in their unique cultural elements such as their costumes, language, and lifestyle.
Though the Halba are primarily found in Chhattisgarh, they are also scattered through the neighboring states of Maharashtra and Odisha.
Their literacy level is very low owing to the poor infrastructure. Villages have primary schools, but these do not function regularly. Though there are some positive changes taking place in Halba society, poor health, malnutrition, infant mortality, child marriage and child labor are still major obstacles to significant progress.
The Halba are largely Hindu, with a small percentage of Muslims and Christians. Different mission agencies are involved in evangelism, and churches are being established. God's word is the first ever printed material in Halbi – the language of the Halba. In addition to Scripture portions, a film about Jesus, gospel tracts and audio cassettes are also available in Halbi. However, people are hesitant to decide to follow the Lord, so missionaries are making inroads to the community through child-care programs. Christians being viewed as low caste, illiteracy, and forced re-conversion are the main hindrances to the spread of the gospel across this region.
The Halba people need protection, both from criminal elements in their area, but also from the work of the devil. The only protection they can have is Jesus Christ, the one who came to destroy the work of the devil.
Pray for the Halba 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 Halba 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 Halba people.
Pray that soon the Halba people will have faith that will lead them to live honorable lives that will draw others to the savior.
Scripture Prayers for the Halba in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Halba |
People Name in Country | Halba |
Pronunciation |
HAHL-bah
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Alternate Names | Halba Kosthi; Halbi; Halva; Halvi; Holva; Nagbansi; Telga; हलबा |
Population this Country | 866,000 |
Population all Countries | 866,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 3 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 17 |
People ID | 16901 |
ROP3 Code | 112191 |
ROP25 Code | 302944 |
ROP25 Name | Halba |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Tribal - other |
People Group | Halba |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 2 |
Kuduk 3,900 | |
Nagbansi 3,800 |
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 |
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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 | 9 |
Chhattisgarh 514,000 | |
Maharashtra 309,000 | |
Odisha 23,000 | |
Madhya Pradesh 17,000 | |
Gujarat 1,700 | |
Telangana 400 | |
Delhi 90 | |
Andhra Pradesh 80 | |
Goa 10 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.09 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
0.30 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
95.59 %
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Islam |
0.17 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.04 %
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Unknown |
3.81 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Marathi (270,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 54 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Marathi (270,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mar Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 54 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Halbi 228,000 | |
Chhattisgarhi 161,000 | |
Hindi 105,000 | |
Odia 8,200 | |
Bhatri 4,100 | |
Gondi, Northern 1,900 | |
English 1,200 | |
Kannada 1,000 | |
Pengo 800 | |
Telugu 800 | |
Desiya 500 | |
Kharia 300 | |
Koya 200 | |
Gujarati 200 | |
Kolami, Northwestern 200 | |
People Groups | Speaking Marathi |
Primary Language: Marathi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1807-1957) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1811-1982) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1821-2022) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Copyrighted © 2024 Isudas All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |