The Urali live in Tamil Nadu where they are a scheduled tribe. They live in Kerala as well. They speak Malayalam.
The Urali work in settled cultivation and some as agricultural laborers. The women make mats and baskets. They have a caste association to look after their interests.
They are now monogamous. Property is given to males. They bury their dead.
The Urali education level, though not extremely low, is on the low side. Therefore, the gospel may need to be given in oral form.
Hinduism is their religion. They also worship their ancestors.
The Urali Mala people need a John 10:10 blessing: The abundant life Jesus offers those who are willing to submit to his lordship.
Pray that Indian Christians lead them into a disciple making movement.
Pray that the association leaders come to Jesus Christ and lead others to him.
Scripture Prayers for the Mala Urali in India.
Singh, K. S., ed. "India's Communities A-Z", Oxford University Press, USA 1999
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mala_(caste)
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Mala Urali |
People Name in Country | Mala Urali |
Natural Name | Urali Mala |
Alternate Names | माला उरली |
Population this Country | 7,500 |
Population all Countries | 7,500 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 17707 |
ROP3 Code | 113156 |
ROP25 Code | 305008 |
ROP25 Name | Mala Urali |
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 | 2 | |||
Largest States |
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Districts | Interactive map, listing and data download | |||
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 | 2 |
Kerala 3,800 | |
Tamil Nadu 3,700 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
100.00 %
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Islam |
0.00 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Telugu (6,100 speakers) | |||
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Telugu (6,100 speakers) |
Language Code | tel Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Tamil 200 | |
People Groups | Speaking Telugu |
Primary Language: Telugu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1812-1966) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1818-1989) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1854-2022) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |