Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Marathi-Konkani

Language: Awadhi - (awa)

Alternate Name(s): Mathur Caturvedi Brahman, Gangaputra Brahman, Upreti Brahman, Sanadhya Brahman, Kanyakubja Brahman, Kattaha Brahman, Sakaldwipi Brahman

Primary Religion: Hinduism - Folk

Country: India

Also found in: Nepal

Population: 801,000

Global Population: 862,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Brahmin (Awadhi) of India, numbering 801,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Marathi-Konkani people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 862,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Awadhi. The primary religion practiced by the Brahmin (Awadhi) is folk Hinduism, characterized by local traditions and cults of local deities worshiped at the community level.

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