The Gadaria people were traditionally livestock breeders. They have two subgroups, the Dhangar and Nikhar. In the early 20th Century, they tried to appear to be higher on the caste pecking order by publishing two magazines and adding Kshatriya to their caste name. Now they are considered "Other Backward Castes," meaning they do not have either high or low status among Hindu communities. The vast majority live in India, but there are smaller populations of them in Bangladesh and Nepal.
The Gaderia have virtually abandoned their traditional occupation of rearing sheep and goats. They are now mainly engaged as laborers in masonry work, while some are involved in animal husbandry.
The Brahmin are engaged for performing at birth, marriage and death rites and for imparting religious teachings.
Low literacy rates can be an obstacle to the gospel, but not necessarily. If oral means of communication are effectively used, individuals can readily understand. Christian workers need to carry the message of Christ to the Gadaria community using stories from Scripture, as well as gospel recordings and films.
Scripture Prayers for the Gadaria (Hindu traditions) in Nepal.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Gadaria (Hindu traditions) |
People Name in Country | Gadaria (Hindu traditions) |
Pronunciation | gah-DAH-ree-ah |
Alternate Names | Balra; Barela; Beghela; Bhediyar; Chandalia; Dhangar; Gadaria; Gadaria/Gaderia; Gaddi; Gaderi; Gaderia; Gaderiya; Gadhayia; Gadri; Gairi; Ganeri; Garhi; Gari; Gavala; Gawaria; Ghosi; H; Intafarash; Kabir; Kalandia; Kurumvar; Kurumwar; Pal; Pal Shatriya; Pal/Gareri; Paul; Pradhan; Purbia; Shiviya; गडरिया (हिंदू ट्रेडिशन्स) |
Population this Country | 9,300 |
Population all Countries | 4,821,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 16768 |
ROP3 Code | 112021 |
ROP25 Code | 302579 |
ROP25 Name | Gadaria |
Country | Nepal | ||||||||||||
Region | Asia, South | ||||||||||||
Continent | Asia | ||||||||||||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||||||||||||
National Bible Society | Website | ||||||||||||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||||||||||||
Total States on file | 11 | ||||||||||||
Largest States |
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Country | Nepal |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Total States | 11 |
Narayani 3,500 | |
Janakpur 1,200 | |
Lumbini 1,100 | |
Sagarmatha 900 | |
Kosi 800 | |
Bheri 500 | |
Mechi 400 | |
Bagmati 400 | |
Mahakali 300 | |
Seti 100 | |
Gandaki 90 | |
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 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
* From latest Nepal census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Maithili (3,700 speakers) | ||||||
Language Code | mai Ethnologue Listing | ||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | ||||||
Total Languages | 6 | ||||||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Maithili (3,700 speakers) |
Language Code | mai Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 6 |
Secondary Languages | |
Bhojpuri 3,000 | |
Awadhi 600 | |
Kumaoni 300 | |
Nepali 200 | |
Hindi 200 | |
People Groups | Speaking Maithili |
Primary Language: Maithili
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2010) |
Bible-Complete | No |
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 |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group Location: Omid. Other geography / data: GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |