Viswerna in India

The Viswerna have only been reported in India
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian *
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge
* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Introduction / History

Viswerna is a small Naga tribe living in Nagaland, India.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Viswernas live in hilly and forested areas of Nagaland, where their lifestyle is closely tied to their natural environment. Agriculture, hunting, and traditional crafts form the backbone of their economy. Community life is vibrant, with elders playing a key role in decision-making and cultural preservation. Children are taught through stories, songs, and hands-on experiences that prepare them for adult roles. Their resilience and respect for tradition are central to their way of life.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Like other Naga tribes, the Viswernas are Christian. Viswernas have a high percentage of Christians even for a Naga tribe, but they struggle with marginalism. They still have elements of their traditional religion, which involved the worship of nature and ancestral spirits.


What Are Their Needs?

They need more access to education and healthcare. They also need more educational opportunities so they can advance beyond subsistence farming.


Prayer Items

Pray for spiritual renewal and deeper discipleship among Viswerna believers.
Pray that soon Viswerna disciples will make more disciples, even among the Tibetan Buddhists.
Pray for easy access to Christian resources in the Sumi Naga language.
Pray for improved access to education and healthcare in Viswerna communities.


Scripture Prayers for the Viswerna in India.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Viswerna
People Name in Country Viswerna
Alternate Names वीसवेर्ना
Population this Country 3,700
Population all Countries 3,700
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 21501
ROP3 Code 118330
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)
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 1
  Nagaland 3,700
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Estimated Percent *
Buddhism
0.25 %
Christianity
96.51 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
2.43 %
Islam
0.60 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.08 %
Unknown
0.14 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Naga, Sumi (1,400 speakers)
Language Code nsm   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 14
Secondary Languages
  Naga, Phom 600
  Naga, Angami 400
  Naga, Konyak 300
  Naga, Ao 300
  Naga, Chokri 100
  Naga, Zeme 100
  Naga, Sangtam 90
  Naga, Southern Rengma 80
  Naga, Lotha 50
  Naga, Khezha 40
  Naga, Yimchungru 30
  Naga, Pochuri 20
  Naga, Chang 10
People Groups Speaking Naga, Sumi
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.