• PEOPLE NAME: KHASI OF INDIA

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PEID: 41380

ROP: 104918

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Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: South Asian Tribal

Language: Khasi - (kha)

Alternate Name(s): Jaintia, Khasia, Bhoi, Lyngngam, Synteng, War, Pnar

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: India

Also found in: Bangladesh

Population: 1,650,000

Global Population: 1,916,000


PEID: 41380

ROP: 104918

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical


Overview: The Khasi of India, numbering 1,650,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South Asian Tribal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,916,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Khasi. The primary religion practiced by the Khasi is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.


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