Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: OBC Hindu
Language: Nepali (individual language) - (npi)
Alternate Name(s): Nepalese
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Country: Myanmar
Also found in: Bangladesh; Bhutan; Brunei; Canada; Germany; Malaysia; Portugal; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; Spain; Thailand; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States
Population: 397,000
Global Population: 1,762,550
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Nepali (Gorkha) of Myanmar, numbering 397,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the OBC Hindu people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,762,550 in 15 countries. Their primary language is Nepali (individual language). The primary religion practiced by the Nepali (Gorkha) is Hinduism, the predominant religious tradition of the Indian subcontinent. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available