Subgroups: 4
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
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Arira | 5,900 | |
Chinthong | 5,900 | |
Dumrali | 5,900 | |
Ronghang | 5,900 |
The Arleng people are also known as Mikir or Karbi. Karbi is the name of their language. This language is part of the greater Tibeto-Burman family of languages, commonly found in western China. They live mainly in Assam, but some are in other states of northeastern India. They were scattered throughout this region years ago by an invasion of the Burmese military.
The Arleng people have five clans. One does not marry within their own clan; that would be like marrying a sister or brother. Instead, they prefer to marry certain cousins, or to marry for love.
They narrate stories of their ancestor’s lives through a musical form that incorporates speaking as well as singing. Their clothes resemble peoples in Southeast Asia.
Though most are considered Hindu, the Arleng people belong to a couple of Hindu sects. They generally believe in reincarnation like other Hindus, but they are divided in other ways. Because of their tribal background, the Arleng hold to many traditional beliefs as well. For example, they have a special death ritual for deceased family members. They also celebrate the Botor Kekur festival where they ask their god for rain. Though they are mainly Hindu, there are some vibrant Christians among the Arleng people.
Their traditional economy has clashed with the local market economy. This has put them at a disadvantage, so the Arleng people suffer from poverty. They grow many kinds of fruits and vegetables along with the usual rice. Their slash and burn form of farming has held them back.
Pray for a revival of the Arleng Church, causing them to rise up and expand the influence of the only savior in their families and villages.
Pray for them to rise out of poverty and produce such a great yield that they can sell to others.
Pray for Arleng disciples to disciple others.
Scripture Prayers for the Arleng in India.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karbi_people
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Arleng |
People Name in Country | Arleng |
Alternate Names | Karbi; Manchati; Mikir; अर्लेंग |
Population this Country | 698,000 |
Population all Countries | 700,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 17559 |
ROP3 Code | 112983 |
ROP25 Code | 303726 |
ROP25 Name | Karbi |
Affinity Bloc | South Asian Peoples |
People Cluster | South Asia Tribal - other |
People Group | Arleng |
Ethnic Code | CNN25 |
Total Subgroups | 4 |
Arira 5,900 | |
Chinthong 5,900 | |
Dumrali 5,900 | |
Ronghang 5,900 |
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 | 7 | |||||||||
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 | 7 |
Assam 674,000 | |
Meghalaya 22,000 | |
Arunachal Pradesh 1,300 | |
Nagaland 400 | |
Manipur 400 | |
Delhi 200 | |
Mizoram 80 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
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Buddhism |
0.05 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
16.79 %
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Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
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Hinduism |
82.10 %
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Islam |
0.19 %
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Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.01 %
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Unknown |
0.86 %
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* From latest India census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Karbi (542,000 speakers) | |||||||||||||||
Language Code | mjw Ethnologue Listing | |||||||||||||||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||||||||||||||
Total Languages | 62 | |||||||||||||||
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) |
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Primary Language | Karbi (542,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mjw Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 62 |
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown) | |
Assamese 25,000 | |
Amri Karbi 11,000 | |
Bengali 4,900 | |
Meitei 1,700 | |
Hindi 400 | |
Khasi 400 | |
Boro (India) 300 | |
Nepali 200 | |
Garo 200 | |
Tiwa 200 | |
Naga, Inpui 100 | |
Dimasa 90 | |
Mizo 80 | |
Naga, Phom 70 | |
Naga, Angami 60 | |
People Groups | Speaking Karbi |
Primary Language: Karbi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1911-1918) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1931-2003) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1952-2010) |
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 |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Karbi | Jesus Film Project |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Karbi | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Karbi | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies | World Missionary Press |
Photo Source | Mangal Rongphar |
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. |