Naribut in India

The Naribut have only been reported in India
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Main Language
Largest Religion
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Naribat people were counted as a criminal caste until after India’s independence. At that time, they lobbied Prime Minister Jwaharlal Nehru, who allowed their name to be changed to Naribat. This name comes from two Hindi words, one for "cord" and the other for "twist." Therefore, one who makes cords is a Naribat. They are a schedule caste, which means they have low status.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Naribat children do not get a complete education. Boys and girls drop out because of a lack of interest and to help support their families financially.

At one time the Naribat community practiced child marriage, but not today. Now only adults can marry, but matches are determined by family leaders. Divorce can happen if the wife cannot bear a child. Their local judges allow for a divorce if the husband is habitually cruel or impotent.

Naribat families can be either nuclear or extended. Women have little say in community matters. She is confined to house duties and performing religious rituals. Husbands and wives often work together to make cords, rope and leather goods.

This community is landless, and the children often work. The Naribat people are starting to take low-paying jobs in offices and hospitals.


What Are Their Beliefs?

This Hindu community has an affinity for Baba Ramdev, Gora Bhairon, Kala Bhairon, Kali Mata and Vaishno Devi. Like other Hindu communities the Naribat celebrate Holi, Diwali, Teej Dussehra, and Raksha Bandhan.


What Are Their Needs?

The Naribat people need the Holy Spirit to direct them into a loving relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.


Prayer Points

Pray for Naribat 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 their 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 Naribat people.

Pray that soon the Naribat people will have faith that will lead them to live honorable lives that will draw others to the savior.


Scripture Prayers for the Naribut in India.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Naribut
People Name in Country Naribut
Alternate Names Naribat; नरिबूत
Population this Country 3,400
Population all Countries 3,400
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 5  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 17770
ROP3 Code 113232
ROP25 Code 305892
ROP25 Name Naribut
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)
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 1
  Delhi 3,400
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (2,300 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Marwari (India)
500
Primary Language Hindi (2,300 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Marwari (India) 500
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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