Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: OBC Hindu

Language: Odia - (ory)

Alternate Name(s): Indian Sub-cluster, Orisi

Primary Religion: Hinduism - Folk

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: Bangladesh

Population: 154,000

Global Population: 196,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Oriya of Myanmar, numbering 154,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the OBC Hindu people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 196,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Odia. The primary religion practiced by the Oriya 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