Bhil Dhangri in India
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People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Bhil Dhangri |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 55,000 |
| World Population: | 55,000 |
| Primary Language: | Gujarati |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 1.10 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Tribal - Bhil |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Dhangri name is related to watermelons because their traditional occupation is the cultivation of watermelons. The Dangri live in Maharashtra and Gujarat. They speak Gujarati and Marathi. They are one of the Bhil tribes.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Dangri Bhil work mostly as farmers. They grow and sell fruits and vegetables. Their literacy level is low, so the gospel will need to be given in oral forms.
The Dangri allow cousin marriages. Family leaders arrange marriages. Divorce is dealt with by family members. On the death of the father, sons inherit the property. They have an association to look after their needs.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Hinduism is their religion.
What Are Their Needs?
They need the abundant life that only Jesus Christ can offer them.
Prayer Points
Pray that association leaders come to Jesus Christ and lead their community into a disciple making movement.
Pray for spiritual hunger that will lead them to the only savior.
Pray that gospel recordings and the JESUS Film will become easily available to them.