Brahmin (Maithili) of Nepal (PGID: PG045984)

The Brahmin (Maithili) of Nepal

The Brahmin (Maithili) of Nepal, numbering approximately 488,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a socio‑religious class in South Asia traditionally associated with religious learning, ritual leadership, and scholarship within Hindu society. They are one of the oldest and most influential social groups in the historical Indian caste system. They mostly adhere to Hinduism and Maithili is their primary language.

Photo by Google. (2026). Image generated by Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite: Brahman (Maithili)

Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Country: Nepal
People Cluster: Brahmin
Primary Language(s): Maithili (mai)
Primary Religion(s): Hinduism
Population: 488,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG045984

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Hinduism
Religious Affiliation: Hinduism

99%

Hinduism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Maithili
Language Family: Indo-European

100%

Maithili Speakers

Media Resources in Maithili:

Films:

Title	Link
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2 films

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Bible Resources in Maithili:

Bible Name (Translation)	Video	Audio	Text
Wycliffe Bible Tranlsators, Inc.		✓	✓

1 entry

Provided by Faith Comes by Hearing

Or check out the Maithili bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Brahmin (Maithili) 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 Brahmin (Maithili):

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 Brahmin (Maithili) of Nepal

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.
Romans 1:18

Pray that God will have mercy and open the eyes of those who don't know Jesus, so that they can turn to the One who is able to save them from their sins.

Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!
Psalm 47:6

Pray that believers will have a heart to invite others to trust in Christ alone so that they might sing praises to His name.

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will cling tightly to the hope they have in God to faithfully keep His promises.

Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?
Isaiah 58:7

As believers cross cultures to share the good news of Christ, pray that God will sustain them and grow their faith as He gives them the compassion necessary to minister well to those in need.

Brahmin (Maithili) Across Countries (ROP3 - 115737) reported in the following countries:

Strategic Progress Index

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Engaged yet Unreached UUPG No Longer Unreached

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2 people groups

Photo	People Group ID	Name	Country	Population ▲	Strategic Progress Index	Language	Religion
	PG045984	Brahmin (Maithili)	Nepal	488,000	Engaged yet Unreached	Maithili	Hinduism
	PG045982	Brahmin (Maithili)	India	1,185,000	Engaged yet Unreached	Maithili	Hinduism

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