Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: OBC Hindu

Language: Marathi - (mar)

Alternate Name(s): Maratha

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: India

Also found in: Canada; Israel; United States; Zimbabwe

Population: 130,000

Global Population: 242,800

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Marathi of India, numbering 130,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the OBC Hindu people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 242,800 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Marathi. The primary religion practiced by the Marathi is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

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