Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other Dalit

Language: Nepali (individual language) - (npi)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Hinduism - Folk Hinduism

Country: India

Also found in: Nepal

Population: 64,000

Global Population: 698,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Damai (Nepali) of India, numbering 64,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Dalit people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 698,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Nepali (individual language). The primary religion practiced by the Damai (Nepali) is Folk Hinduism, characterized by local traditions and cults of local deities worshiped at the community level.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available