DARJEELING FACTS
Nestled among the rolling mountains with the glistening Mt Kanchenjunga towering over the azure sky, Darjeeling fondly called “Queen of the Hills”, provides a perfect gateway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature. This is the land of the muscatel flavored Darjeeling tea revered by connoisseurs across the globe. This is the land of the world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway where the century old miniature steam engine still chugs uphill vying for space with the fast disappearing Land Rovers.
* darjeeling.gov.in
* darjeeling.gov.in
TOP 3 PEOPLE GROUPS OF DARJEELING
1. Rajbanshi (144,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 4,560,000
The Rajbanshi are a cultivating and landowning community. They are divided into two subgroups. Land is their main source of income with a few being dependent on fishing or working in government services. They are Hindu who worship Narayan and Lakshimi (home deities). They have rich folk songs and tales within their people with the primary language spoken being Bangla.
2. Shaikh (83,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 27,780,000
The Shaikh are descendants of Arabs or Hindu converts to Islam. There are Sunni and Shia Shaikhs, but most follow the Sunni way. The Shaikhs hold a variety of jobs. This people group is only found in India with the largest population being in West Bengal.
3. Namassej (41,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 4,260,000
The Namassej are outcasts from a mythical clan, they belong to one of the lowest castes in India. They are economically poor and many live as refugees. The Namassej are mainly part of a monist sect of Hinduism. Only around 0.43% are Christian.
TOTAL POPULATION: 4,560,000
The Rajbanshi are a cultivating and landowning community. They are divided into two subgroups. Land is their main source of income with a few being dependent on fishing or working in government services. They are Hindu who worship Narayan and Lakshimi (home deities). They have rich folk songs and tales within their people with the primary language spoken being Bangla.
2. Shaikh (83,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 27,780,000
The Shaikh are descendants of Arabs or Hindu converts to Islam. There are Sunni and Shia Shaikhs, but most follow the Sunni way. The Shaikhs hold a variety of jobs. This people group is only found in India with the largest population being in West Bengal.
3. Namassej (41,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 4,260,000
The Namassej are outcasts from a mythical clan, they belong to one of the lowest castes in India. They are economically poor and many live as refugees. The Namassej are mainly part of a monist sect of Hinduism. Only around 0.43% are Christian.
UNREACHED UNENGAGED PEOPLE GROUPS
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DARJEELING BLOCKS & MAPS
You have probably never heard of the names written below, but each name represents a block for this district. For comparison, think of each block as a specific town or city within a particular county in a U.S. state!
Within each of these blocks, a multitude of people are born, live their entire lives, and die without ever hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Please take some time to pray for these blocks, knowing that you are praying for communities, families, and individuals made in the image of God. Pray that a multitude would hear, believe, and worship around our King's throne for all of eternity!
Within each of these blocks, a multitude of people are born, live their entire lives, and die without ever hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Please take some time to pray for these blocks, knowing that you are praying for communities, families, and individuals made in the image of God. Pray that a multitude would hear, believe, and worship around our King's throne for all of eternity!