Jhojha (Hindu traditions) in India

The Jhojha (Hindu traditions) have only been reported in India
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Main Language
Largest Religion
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Evangelical
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The men of Hindu Jhojha were once soldiers in the armies of north India. Their name Jhojha comes from a word meaning, "battle."

The Jhojha are essentially small and medium sized farmers. Their villages tend to be of one caste. The Jhojha cultivate wheat, maize, sorghum and sugar cane.

The Jhojha have tried to obtain status as an Outward Backward Scheduled Caste but so far have been unsuccessful. Indian Scheduled Castes receive special preference for government jobs and university admissions.

The primary language of the Jhojha is Hind. They also speak other regional languages.


Where Are they Located?

Most Hindu Jhojha live in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. A smaller group resides in Uttarakhand.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Jhojha are an endogamous community, that is, they prefer marrying close kin. The families arrange marriages with the consent of the young people. Sons inherit their father's property. The newly married couple lives near or with the groom's parents. Monogamy or marriage to one wife is the general rule.

The Jhojha have fairly active caste councils, which deals with community welfare as well as an instrument of social control.

The Jhojha are not vegetarians but as Hindus they do not eat beef. Their main foods are wheat, maize, sorghum and seasonal vegetables and fruit.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Jhojha practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. The worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They believe that by performing certain rituals and good works that they can attain moksha, knowledge and freedom. They will then escape the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth. The Jhojha visit Hindu temples to offer prayers, food, flowers and incense to their gods in a hope to obtain favor.

The Jhojha participate in the yearly Hindu holidays of Holi, the festival of colors, Diwali, the festival of lights and Navratri, the celebration of autumn.


What Are Their Needs?

The Hindu Jhojha need to hear and understand the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. They need to see the love and mercy of Christ lived out in practical ways before them by Christians. They need help in bringing modern conveniences to their villages and in educating their children.


Prayer Points

Pray the Jhojha will turn from their Hindu gods to the true God of the Bible.
Pray that the Lord leads Christian workers to befriend and serve the Jhojha.
Pray that the Lord raises up Bible-believing churches in the Jhojha community.


Scripture Prayers for the Jhojha (Hindu traditions) in India.


References

peoplegroups.org/explore/PeopleDetails.aspx?rop3=112339
joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17574


Profile Source:   David Kugel  

People Name General Jhojha (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Jhojha (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names झोझा (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 204,000
Population all Countries 204,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 4
People ID 17011
ROP3 Code 112339
ROP25 Code 303376
ROP25 Name Jhojha
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 2
Largest States
Uttar Pradesh
169,000
Uttarakhand
35,000
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 2
  Uttar Pradesh 169,000
  Uttarakhand 35,000
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.97 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.03 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (157,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
Punjabi, Eastern
7,000
Punjabi, Western
6,200
Garhwali
2,000
Kanauji
30
Primary Language Hindi (157,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
  Punjabi, Eastern 7,000
  Punjabi, Western 6,200
  Garhwali 2,000
  Kanauji 30
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 David Kugel 
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