Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Munda-Santal

Language: Kharia - (khr)

Alternate Name(s): Kharian, Khaira

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: India

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Population: 876,000

Global Population: 876,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Kharia of India, numbering 876,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Munda-Santal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in India. Their primary language is Kharia. The primary religion practiced by the Kharia is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

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