Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Munda-Santal

Language: Santali - (sat)

Alternate Name(s): Majhi, Santhal

Primary Religion: Christianity - Evangelical Protestantism

Country: Bhutan

Also found in: Bangladesh; India; Nepal

Population: 2,200

Global Population: 8,943,700

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Santal of Bhutan, numbering 2,200, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Munda-Santal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 8,943,700 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Santali. The primary religion practiced by the Santal is Evangelical Protestantism, a worldwide trans-denominational movement within Protestant Christianity that believes the essence of the Gospel consists of the doctrine of salvation by grace alone, solely through faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available