Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Other Dalit
Language: Mewari - (mtr)
Alternate Name(s): Sapera
Primary Religion: Hinduism - Folk
Country: India
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Population: 127,000
Global Population: 127,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Kalbelia of India, numbering 127,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Other Dalit people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in India. Their primary language is Mewari. The primary religion practiced by the Kalbelia is folk Hinduism, characterized by local traditions and cults of local deities worshiped at the community level.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available