Khatri (Sikh traditions) in India
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Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Map Source:
People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
Subgroups: 1
| Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
|---|---|---|
| Sondi | 18,000 |
The Khatri are a people group with an undefined people cluster. They are also known as Arora Khatri, Bhiya Kshatriya, Chhatri, Katri, Khakar, Khakha, Khattri, Khakhar, Khakha Khatri, Patnulkaran, Patnulkarar, or Sethara. They are found mostly in India, but a small population resides in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
They are believed to be a trading and business caste that originated in Punjab. In India, they are one of the most progressive and advanced communities. They often marry within their own community. They speak Urdu and other languages.
Their primary religion is Sikhism, which most Khatri take very seriously. Sikhism originally formed as a sect of the Hindu community. There are few, if any known believers among them. There is a Bible, Jesus Film, Christian audio recordings, radio broadcasts, and the God's Story video in many of their languages.
* Scripture Prayers for the Khatri (Sikh traditions) in India.
| Profile Source: The World Missions Atlas Project |
| Global Prayer Digest: 2011-10-31 |
| People Name General | Khatri (Sikh traditions) |
| People Name in Country | Khatri (Sikh traditions) |
| Pronunciation | KAH-tree |
| World Population | 304,000 |
| Total Countries | 2 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 6 |
| Alternate Names | Arora Khatri; Bhiya Kshatriya; Chhatri; Katri; Khakar; Khakha; Khakha Khatri; Khakhar; Khattri; Patnulkaran; Patnulkarar; Sethara; खत्री (सिख ट्रेडिशन्स) |
| People ID | 18125 |
| ROP3 Code | 113631 |
| Country | India | |||||||||||||||
| Region | Asia, South | |||||||||||||||
| Continent | Asia | |||||||||||||||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| National Bible Society | Website | |||||||||||||||
| Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | |||||||||||||||
| Total States on file | 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Largest States (only 15 largest shown) |
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| Specialized Website | South Asia Peoples | |||||||||||||||
| Country | India |
| Region | Asia, South |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 10 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Total States | 28 (only 20 largest shown) |
| Punjab 213,000 | |
| Delhi 18,000 | |
| Rajasthan 17,000 | |
| Haryana 16,000 | |
| Uttar Pradesh 9,500 | |
| Jammu and Kashmir 5,200 | |
| Uttarakhand 3,700 | |
| Maharashtra 3,300 | |
| Madhya Pradesh 2,300 | |
| Chandigarh 2,300 | |
| Himachal Pradesh 1,800 | |
| West Bengal 1,700 | |
| Jharkhand 1,500 | |
| Chhattisgarh 900 | |
| Tamil Nadu 800 | |
| Website | South Asia Peoples |
| Primary Language | Punjabi, Eastern (249,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
| Language Code | pan Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
| Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
| Total Languages | 18 | |||||||||||||||
| Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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| Primary Language | Punjabi, Eastern (249,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | pan Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 18 |
| Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
| Hindi 41,000 | |
| Bagri 7,900 | |
| Haryanvi 1,200 | |
| Marwari 400 | |
| Kangri 300 | |
| Shekhawati 300 | |
| Kashmiri 300 | |
| Dogri 300 | |
| Garhwali 100 | |
| Bilaspuri 100 | |
| Punjabi, Western 70 | |
| Kumaoni 70 | |
| Awadhi 60 | |
| Gujarati 50 | |
| Dhundari 20 | |
| People Groups | Speaking Punjabi, Eastern |
Primary Language: Punjabi, Eastern
| Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
|---|---|
| Bible-Portions | Yes (1818-1954) |
| Bible-New Testament | Yes (1815-2011) |
| Bible-Complete | Yes (1818-2017) |
| Bible-NT Audio | Online |
| Bible-NT Text | Online |
| Possible Print Bibles | |
|---|---|
| Amazon | |
| Forum Bible Agencies | |
| National Bible Societies | |
| World Bible Finder | |
| World Bibles | |
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
| Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
| Audio Recordings | Online Scripture (Talking Bibles) |
| Audio Recordings | Oral Bible |
| Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio (Jesus Film Project) |
| Film / Video | Eyes of the Heart |
| Film / Video | Following Jesus (India, JF Project) |
| Film / Video | God's Story Video |
| Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Punjabi, Eastern |
| Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
| Film / Video | Satsung of the Sadguru Jesus |
| Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children (JF Project) |
| Film / Video | Who Can Help You? |
| General | Got Questions Ministry |
| Mobile App | Download Bible from Google Play Store |
| Text / Printed Matter | Bible: ਪੰਜਾਬੀ - Panjabi |
| Text / Printed Matter | OneHope resources for children and youth |
| Text / Printed Matter | Online New Testament (Bibles India) |
| Text / Printed Matter | World Missionary Press Booklets |
| Primary Religion: | Other / Small |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
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| Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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| Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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| Hinduism |
0.00 %
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| Islam |
0.00 %
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| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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| Other / Small |
100.00 %
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| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
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| Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2020 India Missions Association All rights reserved. Used with permission |
| Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
| Profile Source | The World Missions Atlas Project |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |
