Hojai in India
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People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Hojai |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 5,000 |
| World Population: | 5,000 |
| Primary Language: | Assamese |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 18.50 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Tribal - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Hojai refers to the people living in Assam’s Hojai district. They are ethnically diverse, but they speak Assamese.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Many Hojais are subsistence farmers who grow rice, lentils, and vegetables, but they also trade agarwood. Their district is nicknamed “perfume town” because they also produce a special perfume. In recent years, Hojai has become an education hub in Assam, so some work in education. They value education; some are hired as coaches for important exams. The Ajmal Foundation has given underprivileged students a chance to get higher education.
Hojais enjoy both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. They are fond of fish and poultry. Much of their food is Assamese; dishes like pitika, tenga, and khar are popular in Hojai as well as the rest of Assam state. They also like street foods.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Most Hojais are Hindus, but there is a Christian minority.
What Are Their Needs?
There is a strong urban-rural divide in Hojai district. Urban areas provide needed infrastructure and education, while rural areas provide very little. For example, urban centers have hospitals, which rural areas lack. They must find their way to cities for health care.
Prayer Points
Pray for Hojai Christians to experience the guidance and comfort of the Holy Spirit in their families and their churches.
Pray for Christians to reach out to the Muslims and Hindus of Hojai.
Pray for rural areas to have electricity and medical care.