Sunri Sadhubanik in India
Photo Source:
Adam Jones - Flickr
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Map Source:
People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Sunri Sadhubanik |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 310,000 |
| World Population: | 565,000 |
| Primary Language: | Bengali |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.17 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Hindu - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Sunri people was divided under the British during colonial days. The British elevated one group of Sunris into a higher caste, and the others were reduced to a lower caste. This has caused bitterness, because these communities are often discriminated against by other Sunris in business dealings. The national Indian government has not rectified this situation. Most live in West Bengal and Bihar, but they are also scattered throughout other parts of India. Many live in Bangladesh. They speak, read and write in Bengali.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Most earn their living through farming, trade, fishing, and being household service workers. Some of the Sunri continue with their traditional work of distilling and selling alcohol. Others are self-employed or work in other trades. Women help in financial matters. They have made good progress in the field of education. The Sunri are generally well educated. They prefer to have no more than three children.
What Are Their Beliefs?
They are Hindus, but there is another large Muslim community that are also Sunris.
What Are Their Needs?
The Sunri people need to experience the abundant life that only Jesus Christ can offer.
Prayer Points
Pray that Indian believers will lead the Sunri to a movement to Christ. Pray for spiritual hunger and discernment.