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Megh (Hindu traditions) in Pakistan

Megh (Hindu traditions)

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Population [2] Language Religion % Christian % Evangl Online NT Jesus Film Progress
392,000 Sindhi Hinduism 0.03 % Unknown   

Megh (Hindu traditions) in Pakistan

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Introduction / History
The Megh (or Meghwal) are a scheduled caste whose primary occupation is farming.

What are their lives like?
Nowadays, the caste prejudice against them has died down to a large extent except in some remote areas. They have achieved moderate progress in education and their literacy rate has been improving.

What are their beliefs?
The Hindus among the Megh community worship Ram Devji and Bankar Mataji as the chief god and goddess of the community.

What are their needs?
Workers are needed to take the gospel message to this Hindu community in Pakistan.

Prayer Points
Pray the Lord will give Megh families understanding and responsive hearts as they hear about the love of Christ.
Pray they will accurately understand the message of the gospel of Christ and be able to teach it accurately to others in their community.
Pray for an improvement in living conditions for this low caste community, for educational opportunities for the children, and employment opportunities for the adults.

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Country: Pakistan
Continent: Asia
Region: Asia, South
Persecution Rank:7 (Only top 50 ranked, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
10/40 Window: Yes
Population in Country:392,000
Largest Provinces:
Sindh (355,000)Punjab (21,000)
Balochistan (6,000)
   
 
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  Peoples [3]
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People Name in Country: Megh (Hindu traditions)
People Name General: Megh (Hindu traditions)
Alternate People Names:
Arya MeghArya-Megh
BhagatGaneshia
KabirpanthiMeg
MeghMeghbangsi
MeghbansiMeghwal
MihaghMihngh
OkheraRakhesar
RakhiaRikhia
ROP3 Code: 112948
Joshua Project People ID: 17527
Indigenous: Yes
Population in Country: 392,000
Population all Countries: 5,093,000
Least-Reached: Yes
   
 
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: South Asia Dalit - other
People Name General: Megh (Hindu traditions)
Ethnic Code: CNN25
Ethnic Relationships: Affinity Bloc -> People Cluster -> Peoples Ethnicity Tree
   
 
Language
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Primary Language: Sindhi (212,000 Speakers)
Language Code (ISO): snd    Ethnologue Listing
Secondary Languages:
Dhatki (106,000)Saraiki (35,000)
Punjabi, Western (21,000)Marwari (5,400)
Marwari (5,000)Kacchi (1,700)
Urdu (1,200)Koli, Wadiyari (400)
Goaria (200)Koli, Parkari (200)
Note: Only 10 largest secondary languages listed
Total Languages: 12
   
 
Religion [4]
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Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religions:
Buddhism0.00 % 
Christianity0.03 %(Evangelical: Data not available)
Ethnic Religions0.00 % 
Hinduism99.97 % 
Islam0.00 % 
Non-Religious0.00 % 
Other / Small0.00 % 
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
 
 
Bible Translation Status
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Bible Portions: 1825-1981
New Testament:
1890-1992Audio
Complete Bible: 1954
Possible Bible Sources: Forum of Bible Agencies
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 World Christian Resource Directory
 Gospel Go
 
 
Ministry Resources [7]
Audio RecordingsMegaVoice Audio Bible and Stories
Audio RecordingsAudio Bible teaching
Audio RecordingsOnline New Testament
Audio RecordingsRecorded oral Bible
Audio RecordingsStory of Jesus audio
Film / VideoIndigitube.tv Video / Animation
Film / VideoJesus Film: view in Sindhi
Film / VideoMagdalena video
Film / VideoThe Hope Video
Film / VideoWorld Christian Videos
GeneralBible for Children
GeneralBiblical answers to your questions
GeneralGospel resources links
GeneralGospel website in this language
Mobile AppDownload audio Bible app as APK file
Text / Printed MatterBible: Sindhi
Text / Printed MatterLiteracy primer for Sindhi
Text / Printed MatterTopical Scripture booklets and Bible stu ...
 
 
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