Ghosi Yadav in India


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Main Language
Largest Religion
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Evangelical
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* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

At one time the Yadav were called Ahir. The name Ahir is derived from "Abhira" which is an immigrant tribe found in the inscriptions and Hindu sacred books. The Abhira appear to have been one of the immigrant tribes from Central Asia. They are spoken of as robbers and foreigners. They claim connection to the god Krishna since he was a herdsman. The Yadav are a caste comprised of milkmen, cowherds, cattle raisers, and laborers. Their traditional occupation is animal husbandry and selling animal products. The Yadav consist of both landowning and landless people. Some Yadav are businessmen, teachers, doctors, engineers, and political leaders.
Like many communities in India, the Yadavs have subgroups. One of the Yadav subgroups are the Ghosi Yadavs. The term Ghosi refers to a herder. They believe they are descendants of a king. This Yadav subgroup lives in Nepal and India.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Living mainly in villages, the Ghosi Yadav caste consists of milkmen, cow herders, cattle breeders, cultivators, and laborers. Though some have become businessmen, professionals, or political leaders, Yadavs traditionally have practiced animal husbandry and they sold animal products. Because they are associated with cattle, considered holy by the Hindus, they have high prestige.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Ghosi Yadavs believe they are connected to the Hindu god Krishna, whom they worship along with Vishnu and many local gods. Many worship cows.


What Are Their Needs?

The Ghosi Yadav community needs the blessings of the Lord which will only come about through a relationship with Jesus Christ.


Prayer Points

Pray for Holy Spirit sent workers to go to the Ghosi Yadav community.
Pray for Ghosi Yadav disciples who will make more disciples of Christ.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will lead them to the Risen Savior.


Scripture Prayers for the Yadav Ghosi in India.


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People Name General Yadav Ghosi
People Name in Country Yadav Ghosi
Natural Name Ghosi Yadav
Alternate Names
Population this Country 1,866,000
Population all Countries 1,869,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 37
People ID 21822
ROP3 Code 118608
ROP25 Code 308887
ROP25 Name Yadava
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 16
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Uttar Pradesh
1,178,000
Andhra Pradesh
157,000
Chhattisgarh
110,000
Tamil Nadu
106,000
West Bengal
103,000
Telangana
72,000
Madhya Pradesh
37,000
Maharashtra
35,000
Karnataka
31,000
Gujarat
19,000
Assam
5,900
Rajasthan
5,600
Delhi
2,500
Punjab
1,800
Uttarakhand
1,600
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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 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 16
  Uttar Pradesh 1,178,000
  Andhra Pradesh 157,000
  Chhattisgarh 110,000
  Tamil Nadu 106,000
  West Bengal 103,000
  Telangana 72,000
  Madhya Pradesh 37,000
  Maharashtra 35,000
  Karnataka 31,000
  Gujarat 19,000
  Assam 5,900
  Rajasthan 5,600
  Delhi 2,500
  Punjab 1,800
  Uttarakhand 1,600
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 (682,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 23
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Kanauji
244,000
Telugu
202,000
Awadhi
92,000
Tamil
80,000
Bengali
74,000
Chhattisgarhi
64,000
Bhojpuri
49,000
Marathi
25,000
Kannada
25,000
Gujarati
14,000
Bundeli
8,700
Assamese
2,800
Dhundari
2,700
Khandesi
2,500
Garhwali
1,200
Primary Language Hindi (682,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 23
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Kanauji 244,000
  Telugu 202,000
  Awadhi 92,000
  Tamil 80,000
  Bengali 74,000
  Chhattisgarhi 64,000
  Bhojpuri 49,000
  Marathi 25,000
  Kannada 25,000
  Gujarati 14,000
  Bundeli 8,700
  Assamese 2,800
  Dhundari 2,700
  Khandesi 2,500
  Garhwali 1,200
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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