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Bajgi in India

Bajgi

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Population [2] Language Religion % Christian % Evangl Online NT Jesus Film Progress
37,000 Garhwali Hinduism 0.00 % 0.00 %   

Bajgi in India

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Introduction / History
The Bajgi community's name is derived from the word "baj" which refers to the playing of music. They are best known for playing drums, though many of them are tailors or barbers. Because these professions involve interacting with other communities, they share common folk art and even marriage partners with other people groups in Uttar Pradesh. They profess to be Hindus, though they also worship regional gods.

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Global Prayer Digest: 2006-09-09
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Country: India
Continent: Asia
Region: Asia, South
Persecution Rank:11 (Only top 50 ranked, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
10/40 Window: Yes
Population in Country:37,000
Largest States:
Uttarakhand (28,000)Himachal Pradesh (7,900)
Uttar Pradesh (1,000)
   
 
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  Peoples [3]
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People Name in Country: Bajgi
People Name General: Bajgi
Alternate People Names:
AujiDhaki
Shilpkar BajgiSilpkar Bajgi
TaoriToori
Turiबज़गी
ROP3 Code: 111429
Joshua Project People ID: 16302
Indigenous: Yes
Population in Country: 37,000
Population all Countries: 37,000
Least-Reached: Yes
   
 
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: South Asia Dalit - other
People Name General: Bajgi
Ethnic Code: CNN25
Ethnic Relationships: Affinity Bloc -> People Cluster -> Peoples Ethnicity Tree
   
 
Language
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Primary Language: Garhwali (19,000 Speakers)
Language Code (ISO): gbm    Ethnologue Listing
Secondary Languages:
Hindi (6,500)Punjabi, Eastern (2,500)
Pahari, Mahasu (1,500)Kangri (600)
Bilaspuri (500)Kumaoni (200)
Bhojpuri (200)Sirmauri (200)
Chambeali (40)Mandeali (30)
Note: Only 10 largest secondary languages listed
Total Languages: 12
   
 
Religion [4]
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Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religions:
Buddhism0.06 % 
Christianity0.00 %(Evangelical: 0.00 %)
Ethnic Religions0.00 % 
Hinduism99.89 % 
Islam0.00 % 
Non-Religious0.00 % 
Other / Small0.04 % 
Unknown0.00 % 
Christianity Segments:
Anglican0.00 %
Independent0.00 %
Protestant0.00 %
Orthodox0.00 %
Other Christian0.00 %
Roman Catholic0.00 %
 
(Evangelicals distributed across Christianity segments)
   
 
Progress Indicators [5]
Progress Scale[6]   Few evangelicals and few who claim to be Christians. Little, if any, history of Christianity.
Least-Reached: Yes
GSEC Status:Level 1   Less than 2% Evangelical. Some evangelical resources available, but no active church planting within past 2 years
 
 
Bible Translation Status
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Bible Portions: 1876-1966
New Testament:
1827-2021Audio
Complete Bible: None Reported
Possible Bible Sources: Forum of Bible Agencies
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Ministry Resources [7]
Audio RecordingsMegaVoice Audio Bible and Stories
Audio RecordingsAudio Bible teaching
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsOral Bible stories
Audio RecordingsStory of Jesus audio
Film / VideoGod's Story video
Film / VideoIndigitube.tv Video / Animation
Film / VideoJesus Film: view in Garhwali
Film / VideoLUMO film of Gospels
Film / VideoStory of Jesus for Children
Film / VideoWorld Christian Videos
GeneralBible for Children
GeneralGospel resources links
GeneralGospel website in this language
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Mobile AppDownload Bible from Google Play Store
Text / Printed MatterBible: Garhwali
Text / Printed MatterOnline New Testament (Bibles India)
 
 
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Bajgi in India

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