Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: OBC Hindu
Language: Marathi - (mar)
Alternate Name(s): Maratha
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: India
Also found in: Canada; Israel; United States; Zimbabwe
Population: 129,000
Global Population: 241,300
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Dispersed CP Activity
Overview: The Marathi of India, numbering 129,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the OBC Hindu people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 241,300 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Marathi. The primary religion practiced by the Marathi is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
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