Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: OBC Hindu

Language: Byangsi - (bee)

Alternate Name(s): Shauka, Rangpa, Ranglo, Byasis, Souka, Rang, Byanshi, Byansi, Byangkho Lwo

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Lamaism

Country: Nepal

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Population: 2,600

Global Population: 2,600

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Byangsi of Nepal, numbering 2,600, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the OBC Hindu people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Nepal. Their primary language is Byangsi. The primary religion practiced by the Byangsi is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.

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