Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median

People Cluster: Baloch

Language: Urdu - (urd)

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Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: India

Also found in: Pakistan

Population: 96,000

Global Population: 2,956,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Eastern Baloch of India, numbering 96,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Baloch people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,956,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Urdu. The primary religion practiced by the Eastern Baloch is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

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