The Lohar live in several states with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar having the largest numbers of them. They speak the languages of the states they live in and Hindi too. Hinduism is their religion though there are Muslims and Sikhs among them also. Some worship ancestors.
The Lohar work in ironwork and as blacksmiths. They repair agricultural tools. They are having to compete with factories and this is difficult for them. They have a council to look after them in most states. Modern and traditional medicines and family planning are used by them.
Marriages are arranged for them. The divorced and bereaved can marry again. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property with the oldest son becoming in charge of the home.
The Lohar have difficulties with self-esteem. Their education level is low so the gospel will need to be given in oral form too. They are in need of help with health matters.
* Scripture Prayers for the Lohar (Sikh traditions) in India.
Pray that gospel recordings will lead them to salvation.
Pray that the council leaders come to Jesus Christ and lead others to Him.
Pray that they find that Jesus Christ loves them regardless of their status.
Pray that their work, education and health needs are met with success.
Singh, K. S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford University Press, USA 1999
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Lohar (Sikh traditions) |
People Name in Country | Lohar (Sikh traditions) |
Population this Country | 78,000 |
Population all Countries | 78,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
Alternate Names | Battarha; Luhar; Panchal; Raj; Raj Mistri; Ramgarhia; Sri Panchal; Thawai; Viswakarma; लोहार (सिख ट्रेडिशन्स) |
People ID | 18129 |
ROP3 Code | 113636 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Sikh - other |
People Group | Lohar (Sikh traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Sikh - other |
People Group | Lohar (Sikh traditions) |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 38 (only 15 largest shown) |
Mahul 738,000 | |
Kanaujia 468,000 | |
Viswakarma 205,000 | |
Mahratta 42,000 | |
Ojha 36,000 | |
Khatri 26,000 | |
Nicha 25,000 | |
Ucha 25,000 | |
Bhavnagri 24,000 | |
Pathuria 19,000 |
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 | 8 | |||||||||
Largest States |
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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 | 8 |
Punjab 69,000 | |
Haryana 2,100 | |
Chandigarh 1,800 | |
Himachal Pradesh 1,600 | |
Jammu and Kashmir 1,400 | |
Delhi 800 | |
Uttar Pradesh 700 | |
Rajasthan 200 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Language | Punjabi, Eastern (56,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | pan Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 14 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Punjabi, Eastern (56,000 speakers) |
Language Code | pan Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 14 |
Secondary Languages | |
Hindi 9,100 | |
Bagri 500 | |
Kangri 300 | |
Dogri 300 | |
Haryanvi 200 | |
Mandeali 200 | |
Pahari, Mahasu 100 | |
Pahari, Kullu 60 | |
Bilaspuri 50 | |
Chambeali 20 | |
Churahi 10 | |
Bhattiyali 10 | |
Kinnauri 10 | |
People Groups | Speaking Punjabi, Eastern |
Primary Language: Punjabi, Eastern
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1818-1954) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1815-2011) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1818-2019) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
Audio Recordings | DAVAR Partners recording, complete Bible |
Audio Recordings | Online Audio Scripture |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament |
Audio Recordings | Recorded oral Bible |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio |
Film / Video | Eyes of the Heart |
Film / Video | Following Jesus video |
Film / Video | God's Story video |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Punjabi, Eastern |
Film / Video | Magdalena video |
Film / Video | Satsung of the Sadguru Jesus |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children |
Film / Video | Who Can Help You? |
General | Biblical answers to your questions |
General | Gospel resources links |
Mobile App | Download Bible from Google Play Store |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Punjabi, Eastern |
Text / Printed Matter | Children and youth resources |
Primary Religion: | Other / Small |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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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. |
Photo Source | Gurdeepdali - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |