PASCHIM MEDINIPUR FACTS
The district of Medinipur was divided into Paschim and Purba in 2002. The district is known for its agricultural and rural feel. It has a history dating back thousands of years. It was once part of the Mughal empire, as was most of West Bengal. It produced a long list of freedom fighters who lost their lives in India's fight for independence.
TOP 3 PEOPLE GROUPS OF
PASCHIM MEDINIPUR
People Group: a group of people that have a shared language, religion, ethnicity, caste, or any combination of these
1. Shaikh (1,062,000)
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.
2. Yadav (454,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 4,670,000
The Yadav are descendants of Central Asians. They are cattle producers and laborers. They follow Hinduism but also depend on astrology and magic. They are 0.01% Christian.
3. Mahishya (381,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 14,170,000
The Mahishya are also known as the Sadgop people. They are believed to be descendants of Krishna. They work mainly in agriculture. They are Hindu and have family and village deities. Only around 0.35% are Christian.
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.
2. Yadav (454,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 4,670,000
The Yadav are descendants of Central Asians. They are cattle producers and laborers. They follow Hinduism but also depend on astrology and magic. They are 0.01% Christian.
3. Mahishya (381,000)
TOTAL POPULATION: 14,170,000
The Mahishya are also known as the Sadgop people. They are believed to be descendants of Krishna. They work mainly in agriculture. They are Hindu and have family and village deities. Only around 0.35% are Christian.
UNREACHED UNENGAGED PEOPLE GROUPS
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PASCHIM MEDINIPUR 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!