Kadan in India

The Kadan have only been reported in India
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Kadar were originally hunters and gatherers of forest produce. They live in the Palakkad and Thrissur districts of Kerala and the adjoining forests of Tamil Nadu. This is an area with dense forest, deep inside Parambikkulam Wild Life Sanctuary.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Now, in addition to their traditional occupations, they have become settled cultivators, agricultural laborers, basket makers, and mat weavers. Sadly, the Kadar are not on a par with the other communities in the region as they have to face a number of issues, such as a lack of proper road connections and few educational opportunities. The Kadar have very little opportunity to interact with outsiders because, as a measure to protect the wildlife, outsiders are strictly prohibited from entering or living in the forest.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Kadan people practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins.

Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday.


What Are Their Needs?

The Kadan people need the opportunities to learn skills that will help them adapt to modern India.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to bless every Kadan family economically and spiritually.

Let us look to the Lord of the harvest to send his servants to minister to this needy community.

Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead the Kadan people to the King of kings.


Scripture Prayers for the Kadan in India.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Kadan
People Name in Country Kadan
Alternate Names Kadar; Kadar Negrito; केडन
Population this Country 4,900
Population all Countries 4,900
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17038
ROP3 Code 112374
ROP25 Code 303458
ROP25 Name Kadan
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 5
Largest States
Kerala
3,500
Tamil Nadu
800
Karnataka
500
Puducherry
40
Andhra Pradesh
20
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 5
  Kerala 3,500
  Tamil Nadu 800
  Karnataka 500
  Puducherry 40
  Andhra Pradesh 20
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
0.33 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.57 %
Islam
0.10 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Malayalam (1,800 speakers)
Language Code mal   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
Kadar
1,700
Tamil
600
Telugu
20
Kannada
Primary Language Malayalam (1,800 speakers)
Language Code mal   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
  Kadar 1,700
  Tamil 600
  Telugu 20
  Kannada 10
People Groups Speaking Malayalam

Primary Language:  Malayalam

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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1829-1995)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1841-2022)
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