Hatkar in India
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Anonymous
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Map Source:
People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Hatkar |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 356,000 |
| World Population: | 356,000 |
| Primary Language: | Marathi |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Hindu - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
Hatkars are a Hindu Kshatriya caste found in the Deccan region of India. Their language is Marathi, and they live mainly in Maharashtra's Marathwada region.
Their ancestors were Kshatriya warriors who served under various Deccan and Maratha rulers. Some members of the Hatkar community practiced pastoral occupations and agriculture. Hatkar is also a surname used by Saraswat Brahmins in Maharashtra, which is entirely different from the Hatkar caste.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Hatkars are becoming farmers and business owners. A small number of educated urban Hatkars have become wealthy.
What Are Their Beliefs?
As Hindus, the Hatkars obtain the services of Brahmin priests for important life events such as births, weddings, and funerals.
What Are Their Needs?
There are probably no Christ followers among the Hatkar. This indicates a lack of receptivity to the gospel.
Prayer Points
Pray that Hatkar families and communities will put their faith in Christ and experience God's blessings.
Pray that God will overthrow spiritual forces of darkness opposing the spread of his gospel among the Hatkar.
Pray for Hatkar who have migrated to Mumbai to hear and respond to the gospel.
Pray that soon Hatkar elders will hear and respond to the life-giving gospel throughout Maharashtra.