Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Other Tribal
Language: Sherpa - (xsr)
Alternate Name(s): Bhotia, Sherpa, Toto, Dukpa, Kagatay, Tibetan, Yolmo, Danjonka, Denjonka
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: India
Also found in: Bhutan; Nepal
Population: 245,000
Global Population: 280,800
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Bhutia of India, numbering 245,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Other Tribal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 280,800 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Sherpa. The primary religion practiced by the Bhutia is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available