Khangar (Hindu traditions) in India

The Khangar (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 Khangar community is a clan of Indian origin. They are an ancient Kshtriya clan. The word "Khangar" means" sword bearer." They are classed as a scheduled caste in some states of India and OBC in others.


Where Are they Located?

Khangar people are located in 10 states of India, with Madya Pradesh containing the highest concentration.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Khangar speak local dialects, Hindi, and write in Devangari.

The main work of the Khangar is agriculture. In Madya Pradesh, weaving has been the primary work though many have turned to other things, as cloth and cosmetic selling, manufacturing and tailor work, yielding higher profits. Most Khangar own some land, but in Bihar they usually have no land, and work as farm laborers, government workers, and construction laborers.

They have political leaders at village level. Khangar people have traditional caste councils. They deal with lesser civil and criminal matters.

Literacy is lower than the national average, particularly in Bihar where girls are not sent to school. They plan their families, use modern medicines, and development programs, except in Bihar.

They non-vegetarian but do not eat beef because of their Hindu religion. They also eat wheat, rice, seasonal vegetables, milk products, and fruit.

They marry partners from their own groups. Marriages are arranged by relatives. Adult marriages are more common, but child marriages are common in Rajasthan.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Khangar people are mostly Hindu. They worship family, clan and regional gods and goddesses, and their ancestors. They bring in sorcerers and witchdoctors, whom they believe will expel evil spirits. Brahmin priests cremate the dead, and they have birth and death pollution periods. They celebrate Hindu festivals.


What Are Their Needs?

Central India remains a pioneer mission field, but outreach, response, and persecution are increasing, reflecting persecution levels.

Khangar people are generally poor and have many physical and spiritual needs.

Their greatest need is for their Savior.

Although many visual and audio Bible resources are available in the Hindi language, fear blocks opportunities among these people.


Prayer Points

Pray that Khangar people will be liberated by God's Holy Spirit from the many ties that bind them, and false deities that weigh them down, causing them to live in fear.

Pray that as they celebrate many Hindu festivals, the Holy Spirit of the one true God will enable them to celebrate His reconciliation – His full payment of the penalty for their sins.


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


References

www.peoplegroupsindia.com/profiles/khangar
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/khangar_(community)


Profile Source:   Karen Hightower  

People Name General Khangar (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Khangar (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names Batwalo; Kangar; Kangara; Kangera; Kangigar; Kangiwala; Kangra; Khamgara; Khanghera; Kshatriya Kangar; Kshatriya Khangar; Mandal; Mirdha; खांगर (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स)
Population this Country 402,000
Population all Countries 402,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 2  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 8
People ID 17151
ROP3 Code 112501
ROP25 Code 303937
ROP25 Name Khangar
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 10
Largest States
Madhya Pradesh
205,000
Uttar Pradesh
168,000
Rajasthan
12,000
Odisha
9,200
Chhattisgarh
2,400
Maharashtra
2,400
Jharkhand
900
Bihar
800
Delhi
100
Chandigarh
70
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 10
  Madhya Pradesh 205,000
  Uttar Pradesh 168,000
  Rajasthan 12,000
  Odisha 9,200
  Chhattisgarh 2,400
  Maharashtra 2,400
  Jharkhand 900
  Bihar 800
  Delhi 100
  Chandigarh 70
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.03 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
99.95 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.02 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (294,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 20
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Bundeli
28,000
Odia
7,700
Dhundari
2,800
Haroti
1,800
Marathi
1,600
Chhattisgarhi
1,200
Kanauji
1,200
Malvi
600
Awadhi
300
Angika
300
Bhojpuri
200
Ahirani
100
Marwari (India)
90
Nimadi
90
Konkani
60
Primary Language Hindi (294,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 20
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Bundeli 28,000
  Odia 7,700
  Dhundari 2,800
  Haroti 1,800
  Marathi 1,600
  Chhattisgarhi 1,200
  Kanauji 1,200
  Malvi 600
  Awadhi 300
  Angika 300
  Bhojpuri 200
  Ahirani 100
  Marwari (India) 90
  Nimadi 90
  Konkani 60
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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Amazon
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Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
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Virtual Storehouse
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings DAVAR Partners recording, Old Testament DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Audio Recordings Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Following Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Hindi Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
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General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
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Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Karen Hightower 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



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