Barela Bhil in India

The Barela Bhil have only been reported in India
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

The Barela are a part of the Bhil group. They have two subdivisions. The Barela Bhil are a scheduled tribe who live in the state of Madhya Pradesh in Khargone and other places of that state. They speak Rathi among themselves.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Barela work mainly in agriculture and laboring. Their children work.

The Barela are not vegetarians, but they do not eat beef or pork. They eat unleavened bread.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Hinduism is their religion. Ghinshri is their clan deity.


What Are Their Needs?

Like all other peoples of the world, this people group needs the blessings and guidance that only Jesus Christ can offer.


Prayer Points

Pray that Indian Christians will lead the Barela to Jesus Christ.

Pray that gospel materials will lead them to salvation.

Pray for open hearts to the ways of the only savior.


Scripture Prayers for the Bhil Barela in India.


References

Singh, K. S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford University Press, USA 1999


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Bhil Barela
People Name in Country Bhil Barela
Natural Name Barela Bhil
Alternate Names Barela; भील बरेला
Population this Country 1,247,000
Population all Countries 1,247,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 25
People ID 21010
ROP3 Code 117861
ROP25 Code 301152
ROP25 Name Bhil
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
Madhya Pradesh
1,182,000
Gujarat
65,000
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
  Madhya Pradesh 1,182,000
  Gujarat 65,000
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical Unknown)
1.02 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
98.70 %
Islam
0.16 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.01 %
Unknown
0.09 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (519,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 37
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Nimadi
216,000
Bhili
156,000
Gujarati
53,000
Bareli, Pauri
36,000
Bareli, Palya
23,000
Malvi
14,000
Khandesi
12,000
Bareli, Rathwi
8,200
Vasavi
3,500
Dangi
3,300
Dungra Bhil
1,500
Marathi
1,300
Mawchi
1,300
Korwa
600
Sindhi Bhil
500
Primary Language Hindi (519,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 37
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Nimadi 216,000
  Bhili 156,000
  Gujarati 53,000
  Bareli, Pauri 36,000
  Bareli, Palya 23,000
  Malvi 14,000
  Khandesi 12,000
  Bareli, Rathwi 8,200
  Vasavi 3,500
  Dangi 3,300
  Dungra Bhil 1,500
  Marathi 1,300
  Mawchi 1,300
  Korwa 600
  Sindhi Bhil 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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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
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