Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: South Asian Buddhist
Language: Nepali (individual language) - (npi)
Alternate Name(s): Gurun, Gorang
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: India
Also found in: Nepal
Population: 142,000
Global Population: 578,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Gurung of India, numbering 142,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South Asian Buddhist people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 578,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Nepali (individual language). The primary religion practiced by the Gurung 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