Hatkar in India

People Name:	Hatkar
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	397,000
World Population:	397,000
Primary Language:	Marathi
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Complete Bible
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Hindu - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Hatkar are a subgroup of the Dhangars, a shepherd community of Maharashtra. The Indian government encourages nomadic people to live in one place rather than wander around the country’s forests, deserts and grasslands. As a result, the Hatkar are leaving their traditional, semi-nomadic lifestyle of raising animals and are becoming farmers and business owners. A small number of educated urban Hatkars have become wealthy. However, most Hatkars fall into the lower middle and lower class category. The Hatkar obtain the services of Brahmin priests for important life events such as births, weddings, and funerals.

Ministry Obstacles

There are probably no Christ followers among the Hatkar. This indicates a lack of receptivity to the gospel.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that Hatkar families and communities will put their faith in Christ and experience God's blessings.
Pray that God will overthrow spiritual forces of darkness opposing the spread of his gospel among the Hatkar.
Pray for Hatkar who have migrated to Mumbai to hear and respond to the gospel.