Introduction / History
The Kapewar migrated from Andhra Pradesh and live in Maharashtra. They speak Telugu, Marathi and Hindi and read and write in Devanagari. They are not vegetarians. Hinduism is their religion.

The Kapewar are mainly monogamous. Marrying again is allowed among them. They have birth and marriage rituals. The dead are cremated or buried. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property.

The Kapewar work in agriculture and forest labouring. Some work for the government. They are reasonably well educated. They make use of programmes to help them such as in health and they use family planning.

Prayer Points
Pray that Indian Christians lead them to Jesus Christ.
Pray that gospel materials lead them to salvation.

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