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The Bhoi (Angika) of India

The Bhoi (Angika) of India, numbering approximately 120,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a large, multi‑regional occupational community spread across eastern, central, and western India, including Odisha, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and nearby regions. They mostly adhere to Hinduism and Angika is their primary language.

Photo by Google. (2026). Image generated by Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite: Bhoi (Angika)

Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Country: India
People Cluster: Bhoi
Primary Language(s): Angika (anp)
Primary Religion(s): Hinduism
Population: 120,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG048051

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Hinduism
Religious Affiliation: Hinduism

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Hinduism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Angika
Language Family: Indo-European

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Angika Speakers

Media Resources in Angika:

Films:
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1 film

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Bible Resources in Angika:

No Bible resources are listed for this language.

Provided by Faith Comes by Hearing

Or check out the Angika bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Bhoi (Angika) are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Bhoi (Angika):
Continue prayer and fasting for this group
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting among this group
Begin training up local leaders to lead and develop strategies to reach their own people

Pray specifically for the Bhoi (Angika) of India

And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
readMatthew 6:16

Pray that those who live to please men and not God will turn from the emptiness of seeking approval from others and find true satisfaction in the treasure of a personal relationship with God.

And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.
read2 Timothy 2:2

Pray that the lost will come to faith in Christ and be discipled in the truth of the gospel, becoming faithful followers of Jesus who, in turn, make disciples themselves.

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
readMatthew 5:16

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will be humble and give glory to God through their good deeds.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
readJohn 1:5

Pray that when discouraging days come, those who cross cultures for the sake of the gospel will be comforted as they remember that the light of Christ is stronger than the darkness that surrounds them.

Bhoi (Angika) Across Countries (ROP3 - 118700) reported in the following countries:

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1 people group

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Bhoi (Angika)PG048051Bhoi (Angika)India120,000Engaged yet UnreachedAngikaHinduism

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