Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other Tribal

Language: Sherpa - (xsr)

Alternate Name(s): Bhotia, Dukpa, Denjonka, Kagatay, Yolmo, Tibetan, Danjonka, Sherpa, Toto

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: India

Also found in: Bhutan; Nepal

Population: 247,000

Global Population: 282,900

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity

Overview: The Bhutia of India, numbering 247,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Other Tribal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 282,900 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Sherpa. The primary religion practiced by the Bhutia is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

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