Gopanthi Balija is an ethnic community that is predominantly found in the Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They speak Telugu, the language of Andhra Pradesh.
Today the Gopanthi Balija community is best known for business activities. But they also have contributed to India’s arts through their poets and scholars. Their traditional music and dance forms are known throughout the region.
They are also known for their political involvement and social reforms. They have formed at least one political party and worked to improve the lives of people in their community.
This is a Hindu community. The Gopanthi Balija people worship the gods and goddesses of Hinduism which they believe will benefit them and their community. Their devotion is based on an exchange, not love.
They need the Holy Spirit to open their eyes so they can see Jesus as he is.
Pray for many from this unreached people group to understand both God’s judgment and his majestic glory.
Pray for loving workers to go to the Gopanthi Balija people, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their savior.
Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that result in thousands of new disciples who share their faith with others.
Pray for grace and truth expanding into their entire society as all believers learn to love others.
Scripture Prayers for the Balija Gopanthi in India.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Balija Gopanthi |
People Name in Country | Balija Gopanthi |
Natural Name | Gopanthi Balija |
Alternate Names | Beriki; Gopika; बलिजा गोपांथि |
Population this Country | 9,300 |
Population all Countries | 9,300 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 21092 |
ROP3 Code | 117916 |
ROP25 Code | 300768 |
ROP25 Name | Balija |
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 |
Karnataka 9,300 | |
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 | Telugu (7,500 speakers) | |||
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | Telugu (7,500 speakers) |
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Kannada 400 | |
People Groups | Speaking Telugu |
Primary Language: Telugu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1812-1966) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1818-1989) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1854-2022) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |